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Ironman World Championship Triathlon
Magnus Ditlev also set a record with his bike split time in Panama City Beach. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Magnus Ditlev Sets Ironman Record in Panama City Beach, Florida

Magnus Ditlev of Denmark recorded the fastest time ever in an Ironman-branded full-distance race last Saturday, completing the 140.6-mile course in 7 hours, 19 minutes, 17 seconds during the competition held at Panama City Beach, Florida. Ditlev surpassed the previous mark of 7:21:22 set by Kristian Blummenfelt at Ironman Cozumel in 2021. His splits of […]

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Miranda Rivera of USA Volleyball accepts the award for Best New Sports Event at the 2026 SportsTravel Awards (Credit: Jared Wickerham / Wick Photography)

TEAMS ’26 Winner Spotlight: 2026 USA Volleyball Girls Junior Club Championship

The annual TEAMS Conference & Expo, held October 26—29 in Birmingham, Alabama, included the annual SportsTravel Awards, which honors the events, venues and hosts that define excellence and drive the business of sports forward. Six awards were up for grabs: Best Amateur Sports Event; Best Collegiate Sports Event; Best Professional Sports Event; Best New Sports […]

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Mat Ratner (Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau), Aubrey Walton (FIFA), Amanda Ford (Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau) and Joe McCray (Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau) accept SportsTravel Awards (Credit: Jared Wickerham / Wick Photography)

TEAMS ’26 Winner Spotlight: Miami, Florida

The annual TEAMS Conference & Expo, held October 26—29 in Birmingham, Alabama, included the annual SportsTravel Awards, which honors the events, venues and hosts that define excellence and drive the business of sports forward. Six awards were up for grabs: Best Amateur Sports Event; Best Collegiate Sports Event; Best Professional Sports Event; Best New Sports […]

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Aubrey Walton, executive director of host cities, commercial and strategic management for the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Credit: Jared Wickerham / Wick Photography)

TEAMS ’26 Winner Spotlight: 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America

The annual TEAMS Conference & Expo, held October 26—29 in Birmingham, Alabama, included the annual SportsTravel Awards, which honors the events, venues and hosts that define excellence and drive the business of sports forward. Six awards were up for grabs: Best Amateur Sports Event; Best Collegiate Sports Event; Best Professional Sports Event; Best New Sports […]

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NYC Marathon
Runners cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)

Q&A: Ted Metellus On The Record-Setting Popularity of the TCS New York City Marathon

The TCS New York City Marathon is an iconic event known the world over, but the 2026 edition was even more significant than usual. Sunday’s race marked the 50th anniversary of the five-borough, 26.2-mile course, which begins in Staten Island (crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge), before moving through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and back into […]

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ACA Paddlesports National Championships Host Destination RFP 2027–2028

ACA Paddlesports National Championships Host Destination RFP 2027–2028

Targeted locations: Destinations across the U.S. with quality flatwater or whitewater venues. Lakes, reservoirs, rivers, coastal areas and man-made whitewater courses are all a fit. For questions or interest in hosting, contact Jedediah Hinkley, Competition Director, American Canoe Association, at [email protected]. Founded in 1880, the American Canoe Association (ACA Paddlesports) is the nation’s oldest paddlesport […]

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Big Shots Basketball Host Destinations 2028

Big Shots Basketball Host Destinations 2028

Big Shots is looking for destination partners to host its basketball tournaments, showcases and camps. For questions or interest, please contact Kevin Schneider, COO and National Recruiting Director, at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or 843-421-9914. Please include any financial assistance or event support available through your CVB or sports commission. For over 20 years, Big Shots has run […]

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Big Shots Basketball Host Destinations 2028

Big Shots Basketball Host Destinations 2028

Big Shots is looking for destination partners to host its basketball tournaments, showcases and camps. For questions or interest, please contact Kevin Schneider, COO and National Recruiting Director, at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or 843-421-9914. Please include any financial assistance or event support available through your CVB or sports commission. For over 20 years, Big Shots has run […]

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TRITON World Championship Finals: 2027–2030 Host City Cycle

TRITON World Championship Finals: 2027–2030 Host City Cycle

#### TRITON World Series is a new international triathlon series built around accessibility, progression and long-term destination value. TRITON is seeking a host destination for the TRITON World Championship Finals, a multi-year partnership including a 2027 Test Event followed by three Championship editions (2028–2030). The Championship is a single-day, multi-distance triathlon (Sprint, Middle and Long […]

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Døds Diving League | 2027–2029 RFP

Døds Diving League | 2027–2029 RFP

Please review documents below for all host requirements and how to submit an official bid. Please send any questions or interest to Stine Brun, [email protected] DØDS Diving League is the official world series in freestyle diving, bringing together the world’s leading athletes for a high-impact competition built around 33-43 ft diving, creativity, technical difficulty and […]

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