I wait three years and 50 weeks for these next two weeks – the Olympics are the highlight of the sporting calendar, and I can’t think of a better platform to showcase not only the human spirit and the most talented athletes in the world, but also the science of performance. I gave a presentation […]
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Olympic buzz: The Tour, Bolt vs Blake and other Olympic musings
July is traditionally our bumper period here on the Science of Sport, with the Tour and the peak of the athletics season, but unfortunately so far it’s been a bumper period for “real work” too, hence the infrequent posting. Between students, writing and recent work for the South African Olympic broadcaster Supersport, I’ve barely kept […]
Olympic buzz: Nike’s super-fast clothes, USADA’s Armstrong case and on-track action
Three relatively short comments today, as we move into the final six weeks before the London Olympic Games start. We look today at the USADA charges against Lance Armstrong, then shift to the Games to look at Nike’s new suit and the claims it makes for performance, and wrap up with some brief thoughts on […]
Olympic buzz: Road to London as Merritt speaks on Pistorius
One quick thought today, to keep the Olympic momentum going, as we’re now only 71 days away from the Olympic Games. The story is LaShawn Merritt commenting on Oscar Pistorius, which is noteworthy mainly because it’s the first time that anyone has voiced a concern over Pistorius’ participation and potential advantage. And yes, it’s “only” […]
Olympic buzz: Around the rings
The British Olympic Association vs WADA on its lifetime ban policy Next week should kick off with a Court of Arbitration verdict that will clear the way for some British athletes to compete in London, despite a British Olympic Association (BOA) policy that hands down lifetime bans for doping offenses. This in turn invites debate (and […]
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