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NEW YORK: Olympic Gold medalists and champion swimmers across the globe will hit the water sprinting this October in the International Swimming League's (ISL) inaugural season, which will take place in seven cities across the US and Europe.

The season will culminate in December at a custom-built pool in the heart of Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

In April, champion swimmers Katie Ledecky, Adam Peaty, Nathan Adrian, Ryan Murphy, and Simone Manuel announced their involvement as official ambassadors of the league.

Feb 14, 2018 14:02
NEW YORK: The US athletic footwear industry grew by 2 per cent in 2017, generating $19.6 billion in sales, according to global information company The NPD Group. Unit sales also grew by 2 per cent and average selling price remained flat, at $58.16.