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Vibram has selected HorizonSports, the world’s only Nature Sports & Wellness video platform, to launch the worldwide premiere of the film Duality on 26 December. The film will be available on all HorizonSports platforms including Samsung TV Plus, Apple/Android App, the HorizonSports.TV browser and other platforms, reaching over 6 million viewers worldwide.

Duality is a unique trail-running story about four remarkable elite ultra-trail running women – Uxue, Juliette, Yulia and Audrey. These “ordinary” women of the trail running Team Vibram decide to use their strength, stubbornness and dedication to do extraordinary things and to explore new paths – “Ordinary people being extraordinary”.

Jerome Bernard, Vibram Sport Innovation Marketing Global Director, said “this is an “authentic story” related to a topic (“women and sport”) that has never been so real and current”. Laurence Fox Hopper, CEO of HorizonSports, said we are glad to partner with Vibram on the Duality project, since we share the same passion for trail running and look for female role models to inspire more women to participate in the sport”.

The film will be available in English, French and Italian on the HorizonSports platforms listed below.

About HORIZONSPORTS

HorizonSports is an innovative nature sports & wellness video platform that caters to people who hike, run, cycle, engage in water sports, love mountains, want to be healthy and more active in nature. HorizonSports reaches more than 6 million viewers per month through Samsung TV Plus (smart TV), Roku, Amazon Fire, Pluto TV and Android / Apple Apps. HorizonSports features top outdoor and sports events and inspiring lifestyle and adventure films and documentaries. Programmes cover the top ultra-trail running and cycling endurance races, swim runs, ski mountaineering, winter sports and more from all over the world.

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Philippe Deleplace (philippe@horizonsports.com)

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About VIBRAM

Vibram is the world leader in the field of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor and leisure activities, workwear, fashion, orthopaedics and repair. For more than 80 years the yellow octagon that symbolises Vibram has been synonymous worldwide with quality, performance, safety and innovation in the footwear industry. With its international headquarters in Albizzate (Varese) Italy, Vibram produces more than 40 million soles every year, dedicates over one million kilometres to testing, is present in 120 countries and has manufacturing, research and representation bases in the USA, China, Japan, Brazil and Italy. www.vibram.com

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There are so many adventure and sports films produced these days, with high production standards and some incredible stories. The trouble is they can sometimes be hard to track down and are easy to miss, unless, of course, you are subscribed to HorizonSportsTV. Reed more

Inside my Borders – Part 1
Michele, our backpacker friend, is forced to travel inside his Italian borders during the Covid crisis. In this episode, he takes us on a wonderful walking and biking tour of the Gran Sasso National Park, kown as “the small Tibet”. He is always smiling as he shows us some of the most difficult terrain in the Abruzzi region to discover its secrets amid incredible landscapes.

Kite Masters 2020 – Episode 4
Kite Masters is finally back in action! After months of waiting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, athletes and sports enthusiasts had the chance to return to some high-end performances and demanding racing in the 2020 Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay European Championships that took place in Ebensee – Lake Traunsee, Austria.

The First Second – Michi Wohlleben
«The higher you raise the bar the further you fall down!”. Michi language is made of very strong, singular sentences, as sharpened as his climbing style. His sentences try to define himself, without worrying about himself, by thwarting clichés… but do not succeed in really finding himself. On the other hand his words create beautiful images that show Michi’s inspiration, fluidity, and pleasure in action. Through the discovery of his goals and his gamble with the risk, Michi mixes both quest and primal pleasure.

Super League Triathlon – Malta 2019 – Women Final
Super League Triathalon is the champions league of Triathlon with only the best athletes participating. The second stage of the 2019-2020 season takes place in Malta. For the final of the stage in Malta, athletes will have to face a very demanding format : the Equalizer, made up of two stages separated by a 10 minute break. Stage 1 is an individual 4 km time trial on bike, for Stage 2, athletes will have to swim 300 m, bike 4km and run 1.6 km … Twice !

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The FKT better known as Fastest known time is a growing outdoor sports activity worldwide.

More and more people are getting off the beaten track to push themselves to the endurance limit in the middle of nature, across mountains, forests or deserts in all seasons….the tougher and most amazing the better……This is the new athletic frontier, bursting through the known boundaries of the usual organized athletic sports…and the outdoors industry is following with a suit of gear made for all the most daring want-to be endurance records setters. This is not for everyone. We must be careful to know our limits in order to avoid injury and in some cases even death.. Some professionals like Kilian Jornet, a Spanish mountaineer and ultra runner make a living out of breaking records in the wildest locations and he is recognized as the king of the sport.

As more people try to beat or set records in the outdoors, across little known trails or through the wilderness, on their own, we can only depend on their honesty in reporting what they actually accomplished. There is a web site where all self recorded records can be seen at http://fastestknowntime.proboards.com .

If you want to break and post your own record on the FKT web site than arm yourself with a GPS tracker and some witnesses (photos or video would help as well) so you have something to show for your effort.

Good luck on the trail – lets see what you got……send us some pictures!

HORIZONSPORTS, the world’s only Nature Sports & Wellness video platform, is now available to over 4 million rlaxx TV viewers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and UK. HORIZONSPORTS is available on rlaxx TV as a curated channel with enhanced features like pause, forward, rewind, restart or watch later. Furthermore, viewers can access their favorite programs in an on-demand catalogue.

Laurence Fox Hopper, CEO of HORIZONSPORTS, said “we are delighted to be one of the first channels selected to launch on rlaxx TV and be able to bring the best selection of endurance races and wellness adventures to millions of outdoor sports enthusiasts on their platform.”

“We are very excited to offer our viewers premium content from HORIZONSPORTS in the future. For us, this cooperation is a further step towards a product range that serves all the passions and interests of our very diverse audience. And sports is definitely one of them,” comments Ronny Lutzi, CEO of rlaxx TV.

About HORIZONSPORTS.TV

HorizonSports is the nature sports & wellness Video platform that caters to people who hike, run, cycle, love mountains, want to be healthy and more active in nature with more than 10 million unique viewers per month and growing through a combination of a Free content offering through Samsung TV Plus (smart TV), Roku, Amazon Fire, Pluto TV and others and a Premium SVOD platform Android / Apple App (paid subscription). HorizonSports aggregates and produces the best inspiring video content from the top outdoor, sports events, lifestyle and adventure TV producers with a balance of sports and Wellness premium programming available for unlimited streaming and video on demand. HorizonSports covers the top Ultra running and cycling endurance races, swim runs, ski mountaineering, winter sports and has the best selection of adventure, wellness travel, films, documentaries, and more from all over the world.

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Philippe Deleplace (philippe@horizonsports.com)

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About rlaxx TV

rlaxx TV is a German Advertising-based Video on demand (AVoD) provider with headquarters in Kiel. The rlaxx TV offer is completely free of charge for viewers and is financed through advertising. The company’s goal is to offer the best television experience according to modern standards. For this reason, contents on rlaxx TV are organized in curated linear channels to save viewers lengthy search times. In addition, there are advanced features such as a pause, restart or watch-later option as well as the ability to access all content in an on-demand catalogue. By doing so, rlaxx TV combines the relaxed experience of linear television with the flexibility of a VoD service. As far as content is concerned, rlaxx TV draws on a global network of content partners, who deliver bespoke content for viewers in many categories – from music, sports, kids, lifestyle, adventure to international feature films.

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The deal was facilitated by Asian and Indian distributors Ria Media and India Spark, respectively.

Mumbai: UK-based nature sports and wellness video platform, Horizon Sports has licensed its catalogue to Indian entertainment streaming platform MX Player. Under this agreement, Horizon Sports will provide 500 hours of content relating to action, endurance and adventure sports and wellness to over 200 million monthly active users in India, on MX Player. It’s unique content – covering Iron Man triathlons, ultra-trail running, sports documentaries, mountain sports, water and underwater travels and competitions – will now be available to MX Player’ large user base to stream for free.

https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/over-the-top-services/horizon-sports-launches-on-mx-player-in-india-200831

Hiking Cinque Terre & Portofino
We hike up and down the mountains of the Cinque Terre and see amazing views of the mountainous coastline. Enjoy walking through the olive trees and down to the seaside towns for a swim. The unique Porto Fino park hike along the seaside cliffs includes an exciting Alpine rescue team in action.

Super League Triathlon – Malta 2018 – Women Eliminator
All the action from all three stages of the women’s Eliminator competition from Super League Triathlon Malta. The Eliminator tests the resilience, stamina and velocity of the athletes in a pressure-cooker format where field position proves key over timing. Athletes must finish high enough to not be eliminated whilst managing their effort against fatigue. Three stages of traditional swim-bike-run whereby athletes need to hold their ground and watch their backs in each stage to be eventually crowned as the most tenacious and tough athlete on the Super League Circuit.

Kite Masters 2019 Episode 2
Welcome to the second episode of Kite Masters 2019, the only series following the best Kiteboarding action from around the world. In this episode we will focus on the action around the 2019 Kite Foil World Series, which is composed by four non-discard events. This means that all the event scores will be counted. The series began in Gizzeria, Italy and will head to China’s Pingtan and Weifang in September for two successive, action packed events before concluding in Cagliari, Italy. With the latter being the place where, the male and female 2019 Kite Foil World Champions be crowned.

Salomon Golden Trail World Series 2019 – Round 6, Ring of Steall Skyrace, Scotland
Our race route covers 29 km with 2500 meters of climbing across the Mamores, which are an east – west series of majestic Munros (Scottish Mountains over 3,000ft / 914m) and in this route there are four that will be summited. This race includes mountain running, scrambling along mountain ridges (Devils’ Ridge) with steep ascents, traverses and descents on technical and challenging terrain with amazing views of Glen Nevis and Ben Nevis towering above.

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Kite Masters 2019 Episode 1
Welcome to Kite Masters 2019! The series that flies you around the world together with the best athletes from one of the most exciting, fast, extreme and stylish sports.. Kiteboarding! For some kiteboarding is just a hobby, for some others is performance, for some is freedom but for many is life! In this episode, after a complete review of the series and of the history of kite boarding, we follow the action from the Pascucci Formula Kite World Championship 2019 hosted in the magnificent backdrop of Lake Garda.

Super League Triathlon – Jersey 2018 – Men Enduro
Super League Triathlon Jersey 2018 introduced the Enduro for the first ever … If one triathlon is not enough to tackle, try three in one. (Swim – Bike – Run – Swim – Bike – Run – Swim – Bike – Run). Which athletes would best tackle this endurance challenge on technically challenging courses?

Film : Odyssey
‘Odyssey’ is a road movie that celebrates the best of British trad climbing. From the bold Northumberland sandstone to the raging sea cliffs of Gogarth, four World-class climbers (James Pearson, Hazel Findlay, Hansjorg Auer and Caroline Ciavaldini) embark on a road-trip to attempt some of the most fierce and inspiring routes in the UK. Cinematic filmmaking, cutting edge traditional climbing and a 7.5 ton converted truck – the Odyssey begins!

Salomon Golden Trail World Series 2019 – Round 5, Pikes Peak Marathon
Salomon Golden Trail World Series 2019 – Round 5, Pikes Peak Marathon – The 2019 tour calls in Colorado, USA for this iconic challenge. The oldest race on the tour with more than 60 years of history, competitors will face the challenge of high altitude as they climb to the 14 thousand foot summit. This ascent through thin air leaves athletes already drained for a 13 mile downhill on dangerous slopes.

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Nepal – The Other Side of Things
A unique spiritual voyage among the giant Himalayan mountains of Everest and Annapurna along ancient paths and across rivers, capturing the local beliefs to discover the marvels of an ancient mountain people in order to understand the meaning of self.

Super League Triathlon – Jersey 2018 – Women Enduro
Super League Triathlon Jersey 2018 introduced the Enduro for the first ever … If one triathlon is not enough to tackle, try three in one. (Swim – Bike – Run – Swim – Bike – Run – Swim – Bike – Run). Which athletes would best tackle this endurance challenge on technically challenging courses?

Wreck Dives on the French Riviera – L’espingole
Welcome to a new episode of our series dedicated to wreck diving on the French Mediterranean coast between Toulon and Saint Tropez. In this episode, Eric, diving instructor, takes us on L’Espingole a French counter torpedo boat which sank in 1903 after hitting a reef. The 56 m long wreck lies at 40 m depth. Discover its steel skeleton sheltering a rich fauna and flora (groupers, morays, congers …) in a magical atmosphere.

Salomon Golden Trail World Series 2019 – Round 4, Sierre – Zinal
This 31km run through the Matterhorn range is the fastest in the 2019 series, often coming down to a painful last gasp race for victory, despite the 2200 metres of climbing. The Swiss alps provide an unforgettable backdrop to this classic race. Sierre-Zinal is a legendary trail race because of its nearly five decades of history and revered athletic performances. Kilian Jornet added another chapter to the legend by breaking 16-year old course record and winning the race for 7th time.

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Nine Mountains
The journey of two cyclists (Leo Russell & George Stagg) on a mission to climb the 9 most challenging and notorious mountains in Europe. From Austria To Spain, Nine Mountains is an adventure of brutality and beauty exploring the limits of the mind and body. The boys cycled over 3,200km from blistering snowstorms to scorching deserts whilst ascending the equivalent of eight times the height of Everest. The film follows a never been done route with the aim to raise £100,000 towards men’s mental health charity James’ Place, an organisation set up to help men in suicidal crisis.

Super League Triathlon – Jersey 2018 – Men Triple Mix
Follow the Super League Triathlon 2018 Season and its first full debut at Jersey. The first format raced at Super League Jersey 2018 is the Triple Mix, which tests the versatility and adaptability of athletes by challenging them to complete three stages of all three disciplines with a maximum ten-minute break between stages. Here is the men’s race.

Wreck Dives on the French Riviera – Le Grec #2
Welcome to a new episode of our series dedicated to wreck diving on the French Mediterranean coast between Toulon and Saint Tropez. In this episode, Eric, diving instructor, takes us to the Sagona called Le Grec. It is a 54 m long Cargo which lies flat on the bottom between 35 m and 47 m. It sank on a mine in December 1945 off the Isle of Porquerolles. The wreckage is impressive. Part of the hull is lined with gorgonians and sponges and is home to abundant wildlife.

UTWT Reviews – UTWT 2019 Episode 7
Seventh Episode of our series following the 2019 Edition of the Ultra Trail World Tour. This episode is fully dedicated to the Western States Endurance Run taking place in California and takes the participants through a very demanding 168 km course with 6000 m of positive elevation between Squaw Valley and Auburn.