Ironman
L’Équipe acquires Ironman rights in France
L'Équipe, a subsidiary of the Amaury Group, has acquired the broadcast rights in France to show leading Ironman races this year.
Barnard appointed Ironman CMO
Ironman has announced the promotion of Marieka Barnard to the role of chief marketing officer
Tata extends sponsorship of Singapore Marathon for four years
Indian tech giant Tata Consultancy Services has extended its sponsorship of the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon to cover the period from 2023 to 2026
Santini extends Ironman deal
Cycling wear specialist Santini has agreed a multi-year extension to its sponsorship deal with triathlon series Ironman.
Santini will remain one of Ironman’s global premier and technical partners.
Taupō to host 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championship
Taupō has been confirmed as the host for the 2024 Ironman 70.3 World Championships after missing out on the opportunity to host the 2020 and 2022 events.
News Corp’s Singh named Ironman Group CFO
The Ironman Group has named Ajay Singh of News Corp as its new chief financial officer
Ironman to hold full-distance event in Maastricht, Limburg in 2022
The Ironman Group has announced it will once again host a full-distance Ironman triathlon event in the city of Maastricht in August next year
Meyer named Ironman’s managing director in Oceania
The Ironman Group, organiser of triathlon races and other mass-participation events, has appointed Geoff Meyer as its managing director for Oceania
Ironman appoints former Amex, Diageo executive Ross as chief digital officer
The Ironman Group has appointed former American Express and Diageo executive Roshanie Ross to be its new chief digital officer
Breitling extends with Ironman in luxury watch role
Swiss watch brand Breitling has extended its role as the ‘Official Luxury Watch’ of the Ironman triathlon series.
Retiring Ironman Group CFO Gramling steps down
Patrick Gramling has left his role as chief financial officer at the Ironman Group as he retires from full-time work
Round-Up: Chinese Super League expansion, MCG joins climate fight, and more
The Chinese Football Association said the number of teams participating in the Chinese Super League will increase from 16 to 18 from 2023, and the second-tier League One will expand to 20 teams, while…
Egypt to host first Ironman 70.3 event in 2021
The Ironman 70.3 half-distance triathlon series will stage its fourth event in Africa next year after plans were announced for a first-ever race in Egypt
Singapore Marathon on track to be a virtual race
This year’s Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon will not be run on the roads of the city state, with virtual alternatives being explored instead.
Zhang replaced as Wanda Sports chairman, Ironman sale complete
Lin Zhang, chairman and board member at Wanda Sports Group, the owner of the Infront agency, among other interests in sport, has relinquished his roles and will be succeeded as chairman by Maojun Zeng,…
Ironman signs two new sponsors ahead of virtual racing series
Global endurance series Ironman Group has signed up virtual cycling app Rouvy as it develops its presence in simulated racing
Duo jostle for Barcelona Marathon promoter contract
The Barcelona City Council has received two bids from companies interested in running the city’s flagship marathon from 2021 onwards, it is claimed.
Wanda ‘seeks $1bn’ for Ironman as discussions begin
Wanda Sports Group is hoping to raise $1bn (€930m) if it chooses to sell its Ironman triathlon business, Bloomberg has reported.