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Spartan Race acquires bankrupt rival Tough Mudder

Spartan Race acquires bankrupt rival Tough Mudder
February 28, 2020
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Nigel Benton

Co-founder/Publisher, Australasian Leisure Management

Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia and New Zealand’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry. Having established the magazine in 1997, shortly after his relocation to Australia, he has managed its readership rising to over 11,500 and its acceptance as the industry journal for professionals in aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues.

In 2020, he launched the new Asian Leisure Business website.

Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.

Click here to connect with him via LinkedIn.

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14th May 2018 - Tough Mudder to expand in Middle East with Oman events

9th February 2018 - Spartan Race announces first ever season of events in China

16th September 2017 - Tough Mudder Chief Executive releases account of building his obstacle race movement

7th May 2017 - Spartan race event expected to attract 4,000 participants in Western Australian return

18th August 2016 - ACTIVE Network introduces community-based fitness app

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14th November 2014 - Spartan Race Australia launches first ever stadium event


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