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Tickets on Sale September 9 for Mylan WTT Smash Hits at Disney
Andy Roddick, Venus Williams headline charity night of tennis co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John New York, N.Y. (September 5, 2013) — Tickets for Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO, one of tennis’ biggest charity events, go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, September 9. […]
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Grabow Grabs Disneyland Half Title Again
Stephanie Dinius crowned female champion with time of 1:15:47 ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2013) – In the land of sequels, the Disneyland Half Marathon crowned Jimmy Grabow as its champion for the second straight year on Sunday, September 1, 2013. Grabow, from the aptly named town of Runner Springs, Calif., crossed the finish line in 1:07:41, […]
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New Races and Actress Alison Sweeney Headline Expanded Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
WHAT: The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend this weekend will feature Alison Sweeney, host of the hit reality show “The Biggest Loser,” and two new elements – the Disneyland 10K and the event’s first-ever challenge, the Dumbo Double Dare. Sweeney, an avid runner competing in her first runDisney race, will compete in the half marathon on […]
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2013 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend By The Numbers
Registration 17,800 Runners are registered for the half marathon 5,300 are registered for Dumbo Double Dare 8,400 are registered for the 10K (includes 5,300 in Dumbo Double Dare) 5,000 are registered for the 5K 1,500 are registered for Kids Races 276 Active military are running in the Disneyland Half Marathon, with 122 taking on the […]
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Andy Roddick and Venus Williams to Headline Mylan WTT Smash Hits at Disney
Charity night of tennis co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John New York, N.Y. (August 21, 2013) — Former world No. 1s Venus Williams and Andy Roddick will headline Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on […]
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Delaware Woman Completes Princess Half Marathon Despite Brain Tumor
LAKE BUENA VISTA , Fla (February 24th, 2013) — Elyse Baney of Dover, Del., completed all 13.1 miles of Disney’s Princess Half Marathon on Sunday despite running the entire way with a brain tumor. Baney was diagnosed with the benign brain tumor in November, but delayed having surgery to remove it until after Sunday’s race. Baney […]
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Old Spice Classic Tournament Tickets on Sale
Eight-team preseason tourney at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney during Thanksgiving Weekend. Games televised live on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2013) –Tickets for the 2013 Old Spice Classic scheduled for Nov. 28, 29 and Dec.1, are on sale. Single sessions (two games) are $20 and entire […]
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Marathon Sells Out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 8, 2013) - The 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna crossed the finish line strong, reaching its runner capacity in just under four months, marking one of the fastest marathon sell-outs in runDisney history. In comparison, the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon sold out in five months. For 2014, […]
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PUMA and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Team Up for Youth Soccer
Sportlifestyle brand becomes official equipment sponsor of Disney Soccer Westford, Mass., July 17, 2013 – Sportlifestyle brand PUMA and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort have teamed up in a multi-year agreement that will showcase PUMA soccer and elite soccer players, giving the legions of soccer athletes who compete at the […]
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Amateur Athletes Experience the “Big Time” Through High-Tech Broadcast, Online and Imaging Features at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
High-definition TV cameras, video screens, audio systems and HP technology installed throughout the complex along with resort sports channel creates one-of-a-kind athlete experience LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- It is “Lights, Camera, Action” at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, which is awash in innovative ESPN and HP technology, giving athletes, […]