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DOUBLEW ULTRA 2024 | Sportdimontagna.com

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June 22, 2024

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Numbers in hand, the Italian-Swiss organizing committee will see 20 countries represented at the starting line; in detail, 230 athletes are accredited for the main 70km test, 200 will run the 30 and another 270 the short 15km. To these will then be added all the competitors of the various non-competitive side events such as Mini DoubleW for children aged 0 to 13 with two routes; a fun one for the little ones, one between the streets of the center of Villa di Tirano and the paths of the vineyards. For those who don’t run, not to be missed DoppiaWalking, charity walk from Tirano to Villa di Tirano on the last km of DoppiaW (in this case all the proceeds will be donated to the Maria Letizia Verga Onlus Committee. The Dappertutto joelettes will also be present). Friday afternoon, before the youngest race, the 2024 new entry: Shakeout Runa 6km run to test Altra Running’s Trail footwear collection

BIND:
despite the presence of a lot of snow at high altitude which forced the organizing committee to find valid alternatives, the encouraging weather forecast for Saturday makes the 70K (4500m D+ and 19 hours of time limit), the 30K (2100m up , maximum time 9 hours) and the 15K (750m up without time gates). For the competitors, each of these itineraries will be a real journey made of nature, emotions and unforgettable memories between Valtellina, Valposchiavo or the two valleys from which the event takes its name. «As announced during the presentation, for us snow at high altitude is an opportunity to discover new paths – declared route manager Christian Bellesini -. The first common climb of the two long trials, from Lovero to Rifugio Schiazzera, will in all respects be one of the hardest of the trail races with almost 2000 meters of altitude difference in just under 10km. Then it will be a succession of long single tracks, real traverses between very different landscapes including the path of the sun, the eat and drink between Zocca and Sasso del Gallo, the highest one, between Zocche and Prà Campo. We will touch Pian Cavallino, with the view of the Bernina group, without forgetting San Romerio overlooking the lake or Lake Poschiavo, which the athletes will travel alongside the Bernina Red Train. In short, this year too we will have a great DoppiaW Ultra.”

WHERE TO SEE DOUBLEW
For companions and enthusiasts, the race can be followed at the finish line where a giant screen will be set up with the commentary by Silvano Gadin, online thanks to the Sete Track Trackers that each athlete is equipped with also for safety reasons, thus giving a good hand to those over 200 volunteers present. Furthermore, on the frequencies of Tsn, media partner of the event, the live broadcast will be visible on channel 85 from 09:00. To follow the athletes on the race route, we recommend the Rifugio Schiazzera, easily reachable by car, and San Romerio.

NOT JUST RACE:
at the DoppiaWVillage in Villa di Tirano it will be possible to visit the exhibition stands and celebrate with cuisine and good beer. Saturday evening party at the DoppiaW Party with the acrobatic Siscofly DjMc

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The program includes the MiniDoppiaW for Friday at the Village of Villa di Tirano with departure at 6.30pm and with two routes: for the little ones and the older ones. New for 2024, at 5pm, the “Shakeout Run” organized in collaboration with the title sponsor Altra Running: a 6km run during which it will be possible to test the new trail shoe models of the American brand in the field. Also on Friday, at the end of the day of delivery of bibs and race packs, the usual technical briefing will be held with the latest recommendations on the route.

Saturday will obviously be the key day with the first departure, that of the 70k, from the Adda Park in Lovero at 5:00. This will be followed by the 30k at 9:00 and the 15k at 10:00. The first expected arrivals will be those of the 15k competitors, followed by the 30k participants and finally, at approximately 1.30pm it will be the turn of the first competitor of the queen race, the 70k. Arrivals that will last until midnight accompanied by the DoppiaW Party scheduled from 9pm with music by Siscofly DJMc.

For more information on routes, program and regulations, you can visit the site www.doppiaw.com

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Victory for Frenchman Anthony Turgis in the 9th stage

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July 7, 2024

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Third French victory in the 2024 Grande Boucle. Anthony Turgis won the ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, a 199-kilometre loop around Troyes (Aube). At the end of a crazy stage, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar retains the yellow jersey of leader in the general classification, ahead of Belgian Evenpoel and Dane Vingegaard.

Published on: 07/07/2024 – 18:56Modified on: 07/07/2024 – 18:59

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And a third victory for France. Anthony Turgis (TotalEnergies) won the ninth stage of the Tour de France 2024, that of the white paths, Sunday July 9, in Troyes (Aube).

Tadej Pogacar remains in yellow at the end of a completely crazy stage marked by numerous attacks and several “explanations” between favorites.

It was in a sprint that Turgis beat his breakaway companions to beat the Briton Tom Pidcock and the Canadian Derek Gee and secure the greatest victory of his career.

“It’s incredible, it’s been a long time since I won. I’ve been thinking about a big victory for years,” he exulted, very moved.

A specialist in the classics, the 30-year-old from the Paris region, who comes from a family of cyclists, had already taken second place in Milan-San Remo. He brings his TotalEnergies team its first victory in the Grande Boucle since that of Lilian Calmejane in 2017.

Also read: For his last Tour de France, Romain Bardet wins his first yellow jersey

It is also the third French victory in this Tour, after those of Romain Bardet (DSM-Firmenich Postnl) and Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa-B&B Hotels) during the first two stages. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

This stage concludes, before the rest day on Monday, a great first week with also the record of victories of the Briton Mark Cavendish (Astana) (35 victory on the Tour) and the first of the Eritrean Biniam Girmay, as well as already some great battles for the yellow jersey.

After the Troyes stage, a total concentration of cycling, the general classification remains unchanged, with the Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) maintaining a 33-second lead over the Belgian Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Steps), 1:15 over the Dane Jonas Vingegaard (Visma) and 1:36 over Primoz Roglic (Red Bull).

Also read: Evenepoel, Pogacar, Roglic and Vingegaard… The fantastic 4 shine in the first time trial of the Tour

But the main favourites fought like rarely on the plain, like Pogacar who attacked twice in the last 22 kilometres without however managing to take off.

Evenepoel launched a very daring attack 70 km from the finish line, followed only by Pogacar and Vingegaard.

In a rare image on the Tour, the three men, isolated from the rest of the peloton, quickly returned to the breakaway before getting back up, cooled by the prospect of being cut off from their teammates on the dangerous wine-growing paths of the Aube, riddled with traps.

The breakaway, made up of strong riders, was then able to gain ground and in the end it was Anthony Turgis who proved to be the strongest.

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LeBron James to Play for Los Angeles Lakers with Son Bronny – First Father-Son Duo in NBA History

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July 7, 2024

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Next season, LeBron James (r.) will play for the Los Angeles Lakers together with his son Bronny.

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Basketball superstar LeBron James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers and fulfilling the dream of the first father-son duo in NBA history. The 39-year-old has now officially signed a new contract with the Lakers, the team announced on Sunday – without giving any details.

First father-son duo in the NBA

According to consistent media reports, James’ contract runs for two years. On Thursday, his 19-year-old son Bronny James signed a contract with the Lakers that, according to ESPN, runs for three years.

This makes the first father-son duo in NBA history official. According to ESPN information, LeBron James will earn 101 million dollars (approx. 93 million euros) in the next two seasons.

More than 200 million euros

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Basketball star Franz Wagner has officially extended his contract with NBA club Orlando Magic and becomes one of the highest-paid German athletes in history.

Lebron waives money

This does not correspond to the maximum salary: the four-time NBA champion, who will play for Team USA at the Olympic Games in Paris, is giving up almost three million dollars.

This way, the Lakers save on luxury tax because they do not exceed the salary cap. In addition, the superstar has secured a clause that he can only be traded with his consent.

Source: SID

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22nd International Judo Tournament in Sindelfingen Glass Palace Draws 1,980 Participants from 29 Nations and 302 Clubs

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July 7, 2024

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1,980 participants from 29 nations and 302 clubs take to the mats in the Sindelfingen Glass Palace.
And as with the European Football Championship, video evidence also plays an important role. Here, however, it is undisputed.

Judo. They did it – once again – with flying colors. The members and friends of the VfL judo department confidently shouldered the 22nd International Judo Tournament in the Sindelfingen Glass Palace, which ended on Sunday evening with a record participation of 1,980 fighters of all ages from 302 clubs and 29 nations. And the Glass Palace has once again proven to be the ideal venue for what is now the largest judo tournament in Germany.

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