{"id":57263,"date":"2024-04-03T17:45:01","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:45:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=57263"},"modified":"2024-04-03T17:45:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:45:01","slug":"fourth-annual-adidas-race-event-world-class-athletes-gear-up-for-adizero-road-to-records-showdown-on-campus-in-herzogenaurach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/athletics\/fourth-annual-adidas-race-event-world-class-athletes-gear-up-for-adizero-road-to-records-showdown-on-campus-in-herzogenaurach\/","title":{"rendered":"FOURTH ANNUAL ADIDAS RACE EVENT: WORLD-CLASS ATHLETES GEAR UP FOR ADIZERO: ROAD TO RECORDS SHOWDOWN ON CAMPUS IN HERZOGENAURACH"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Africa, March 28<\/b>th<\/b>, 2024:<\/b> Today, adidas Running announces an all-star line-up of athletes, new race distances and speed-focused course updates for the fourth iteration of its annual Adizero: Road to Records event, held at the brand\u2019s headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany on April 27, 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Renowned for attracting top-tier athletes from across the globe, this year\u2019s line-up brings 120 world class adidas athletes from 26 countries to compete in the newly-established 800m and 1 mile races, as well as the 5K and 10K. The races will take place on a specially designed course around the adidas World of Sports campus, with the aim of pushing the limits of speed. Among the confirmed participants is the current 10KM world record holder Agnes Ngetich of Kenya, former 5KM world record holder Senbere Teferi of Ethiopia, Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia,<\/span> Jacob Krop of Kenya and 1-mile WR holder Hobbs Kessler of United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gauteng-based middle-distance sensations, Ryan Mphahlele, and KZN-based rising star, Tayla Kavanagh, will represent South Africa in Herzogenaurach.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ryan is force to be reckoned with in the realm of athletics, showcasing remarkable prowess across track, Cross-Country, and road racing, particularly excelling in the 5km distance. Mphahlele’s relentless pursuit of excellence sees him setting his sights firmly on the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Familiar with breaking barriers, Mphahlele made a significant mark at the Adizero Road to Records event in 2023, clinching 5th place while shattering the South African record in the 5km.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tayla Kavanagh has already carved a notable niche for herself in the realm of middle-distance running, clinching two national road running titles by the tender age of 22. Not one to shy away from breaking barriers, Kavanagh made her mark at the 2022 Adizero Road to Records event, finishing in a notable 15th place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For the first time, the elite race course has been updated to be entirely run on tarmac and asphalt \u2013 removing the artificial grass sections from previous years \u2013 to make it even faster for the athletes. With each lap spanning just over 1.3km in distance around iconic adidas campus buildings, including Arena, Laces and Halftime, the course is set to be a visual spectacle for both athletes and spectators alike. Viewers from around the world will be able to watch the action unfold via the live stream on the adidas Running YouTube channel \u2013 last year\u2019s event live stream generated over 75,000 views to date.
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On race day, there will be a number of special guest appearances, including adidas legend Haile Gebrselassie, adidas athlete Joan Chelimo, football legend Alessandro Del Piero and the German Paralympic Athletics team. Following the conclusion of the elite races, there will be an Adizero: Road to Records 5k Run available for public participation, welcoming adidas employees, partners, adidas Runners and members of the public.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“For athletes, runners, running fans, employees, media, influencers, sport and business partners, Adizero: Road to Records means so much more than just a day of racing; it’s a celebration of athletes and sport at its best. It honors the top performances in the elite races, and the unyielding competitive spirit at the heart of our brand, while celebrating all types of runners in the 5km run, from PBs-seekers to beginners,” <\/span><\/i>said Alberto Uncini Manganelli, General Manager Running & Credibility Sports at adidas.<\/i><\/b> “This event shows our relentless commitment to drive sport and performance to new, unseen and unexpected levels, to make the best products for all runners \u2013 it unites us, our teams, athletes and partners to the same mission. I’m very honored to be a part of it.”<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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This year, for the first time, adidas has created a limited-edition Adizero: Road to Records race pack which all athletes will be wearing on race day in honor of Agnes Tirop of Kenya. The race kit includes 8-pieces of Adizero apparel and footwear \u2013 special editions of the Adizero Takumi Sen 10 and Adizero Adios Pro 3, as well as crop-tops, shorts and singlets. The leopard print designs and bright colorways are inspired by the race kit Agnes wore at Adizero: Road to Records in 2021, when she broke the women-only 10K world record.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The late Agnes Tirop pictured winning the women\u2019s 10K race and breaking the women-only world record at Adizero: Road to Records in 2021<\/span><\/p>\n

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The race pack was designed with the ambition to raise awareness for the issue of gender-based violence against women and to keep Agnes\u2019 legacy alive, with a portion of the proceeds going to Tirop\u2019s Angels \u2013 an organization set up by family members, fellow athletes and friends of Agnes following her tragic death in 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Experience fast with the Adizero franchise available from <\/span>March 28, 2024<\/span> via the adidas app, online at <\/span>www.adidas.co.za<\/span><\/a> and selected retailers. Follow the conversation on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using #RoadToRecords and @adidasrunning.<\/span><\/p>\n

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