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From Runners to Reps: Calisthenics Takes the Stage at the London Half Marathon

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Last week, 60,000 people attended the London half-marathon ( The Big Half ) . They witnessed not just an event but a show. The London Half Marathon has always been about endurance. But this year, something different pulsed through Greenwich Park . Between the sweat and the medals, the pull-up bars became the new runner's high and drew as much attention as the finish line. The feeling of achievement didn’t come from the metal of medals, but from the metal of the bars. And no, not the kind of bar you're thinking. Image Credits: Aryan This display of body strength mastery using calisthenics involves superhuman skills , such as the human flag , back lever , and handstand , to name a few. The skills and accessible bar equipment that The Great Outdoor Gym Compan y ( TGO ) installed meant kids were trying calisthenics for the first time, and marathon finishers were repping pull-ups , even after running 21km. On the 7th of September, 2025 , Queens Park in Greenwich was ...
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The Cali Academy Partners with London Half Marathon to Redefine Fitness Through Calisthenics

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The Cali Academy is the leading force in redefining how young people break free from sedentary lifestyles through the powerful sport of Calisthenics.   Nationally recognised for their annual competitions across the UK and growing presence in universities, they’re passionate about building a healthier, more sculpted generation through movement and strength. Securing a successful partnership with the London Marathon, they’ll bring calisthenics into the spotlight through various challenges and skill-based activities. It’s incredibly accessible and beginner-friendly, where everyone’s welcome with coaches available on the day. With an exciting pop-up event on September 7th at Greenwich Park, the team are incredibly excited to announce this huge achievement and help showcase the growing impact of this movement-driven culture on Sunday.
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Dips Beyond Bars: A Deep Dip Into Reality

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By Amrit Manku, Breaking News Girls performing tricep dips together The rain didn’t stop them, and neither did fatigue. On June 7th, World Dip Day  sold out nearly 100 tickets which brought together participants of all ages and backgrounds at the Royal Oak Calisthenics Park at Westbourne Green Open Space , powered by TGO Activate Outdoor Gym (by The Great Outdoor Gym Company), to achieve a monumental milestone: 30,000 tricep dips in four hours. Organised by The Spartan Project (TSP) , a non-profit using movement and creativity to empower youth, alongside the Built by Barz Community , the event was more than a fitness challenge - it was a celebration of unity, inclusion, and collective strength .  Leader of the Built by Barz community Kyle Queensborough, otherwise known as Kayque said: " The energy was powerful, and I'm proud of what we created. When we come together as a community, teamwork becomes unstoppable and every smile adds strength to the mission ". Dippo,...
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WSWCF Makes Global History with the 2025 Calisthenics World Championship in Bulgaria

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Elite athletes, rising nations, and global icons unite in Sofia, Bulgaria for the sport’s most powerful and inclusive event to date. Elana Lyubenova Andrey Andreev Tomas Popisil and Daniel Hristov                                                                                     Stoyan Pavlov From April 24th to 27th , Sofia, Bulgaria became the epicentre of global calisthenics , hosting the prestigious  World Street Workout & Calisthenics Federation (WSWCF) Championship 2025 . The championship brought together the strongest, most skilled, and most passionate figures in the sport for what proved to be the biggest historic event . Athletes ranged from seasoned veterans to first-time competitors ; the categories showcased the depth and diversity of talent within the worl...
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