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The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world"s leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:23:04

Tour de France Wrap: The Moments That Decided The Winner

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/07/28

The critical moments that split the top contenders at this year's Tour de France rose more than a few eyebrows. The team take an in-depth look at the cycling spectacle, look closer at the numbers we know and discuss the merits of full disclosure by the top riders to help rebuild trust in cycling performances. PLUS Migual Angel Lopez's doping suspension and more on the ongoing transgender debate Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:05:12

Tour de France: Cycling's Greatest Individual Time...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/07/19

Dane Jonas Vingegaard produced arguably the greatest individual time trial in cycling history during the 16th stage of the 2023 Tour de France. The team discuss the numbers, implications and the many questions that such a dominating performance raises. PLUS Carlos Alcaraz's biggest challenge in his tennis career after his Wimbledon victory, Caster Semanya's latest court victory and the recent UCI decision on transgender athletes.SHOW NOTES:Tom Dumoulin's assessment of Jonas Vingegaard's 16th stage

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1:26:56

Is English Cricket Racist? / Head Injuries in Female...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/07/06

A rare case of CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in a young female sportswoman asks the question: Are women more susceptible to head injuries than men? Plus the controversy around an English cricket repor on racismt, the Ben Stokes stumping affair and how some sports are dealing with fat shaming among young sportspeople.SHOW NOTES:CTE case identified in a female athlete:

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1:36:23

NEWS SPECIAL: Tour de France / Lance Armstrong's...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/06/28

From the Netflix Tour de France series to the death of pro rider Gino Mader and Geraint Thomas's bicarb blame, the team look ahead to the 2023 Tour de France. We also discuss the latest research into concussion and contact sports, Lance Armstrong's transgender series and an amazing, but obscure, running record.SHOW NOTES & LINKSRugby league tackle height screwupDeath of Gino Mader, and understanding riskBig new research paper on CTEArmstrong on Trans issueGeraint Thomas on Bicarbs Get bonus content

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1:20:34

Why So Many Athletics Records Are Being Broken /...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/06/21

From ultra-distance events like the Comrades Marathon to the tracks of the Diamond League, athletics records are being broken at every turn. The team drill down to the realities of technology and discuss its influence over these performances to put them into perspective. We also discuss World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz's cramping implosion at this year's French Open and why Novak Djokovic and mountain biker Nino Schurter seem to defy their own advancing years to stay at the top.Show notes:The bonus

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1:14:32

Kipchoge 2.0: The Rise of the New Marathon Stars

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/05/02

In the aftermath of Evans Chebet's win in Boston and Kelvin Kiptum's sensational victory in London, the world of marathon running has been turned on its head. The team look closely at the latest results from the World Marathon Majors and ask whether the Kipchoge days are finally coming to an end and if the world record is set to fall again sooner rather than later.JUMP TO 38:34 FOR THE MAIN TOPIC.SHOW NOTESCAUGHT MY EYE ITEMSThe article on bicarbonate and ketone’s combined effect on

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1:33:09

Why How We Select Young Sporting Talent Is Probably...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/04/25

Around the world, the way that young talent is identified is often done without an understanding of how young athletes develop. We talk to Norwegian researcher in the field, Eirik Halvorsen Wik, PhD, from Cape Town's Institute of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Stellenbosch University, for a close look at the challenges faced by young sporting stars, why there may be a better way to make selections at youth level and how to ensure the best athletes are given the best chance at long term success. Wik

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1:24:06

Fatigue Resistance And How To Improve It

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/04/18

In the second of our two-part special on fatigue we examine Fatigue Resistance or durability. Is it just a modern term for an old concept, what does it really mean and what sort of training helps build it.SHOW NOTESCaught My Eye SegmentThe Zwift study looking for remote research participations, as submitted by Gareth DEngland’s rugby coach proposes rule changes to help kicking success in women, in another illustration of the differences between the sexesThe third of Gareth’s submissions, looking at

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1:08:02

The Science of Fatigue

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/04/06

Mental and muscle fatigue is part of every sporting endeavour. But what is fatigue? What happens in the body when we get tired and is it possible to push beyond our perceived limits? SCROLL TO 19:35 FOR THE MAIN TOPICSHOW NOTES:Caught My Eye:The case of the cheating fishermen The article on the fallout from the apparently botched doping case of Peter Bol.An article, which includes a video of the documentary exploring the controversies about the exploitation of Paralympic classification:A story and

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1:19:47

The Tragic Tale of an Athletics Doper / Athletics'...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/03/29

At first glance the story of New Zealand's Zane Robertson is just another web of lies. But is it? The team take a close look at one of the most tragic doping cases in recent times. Plus World Athletics recently announced new rules regarding transgender and DSD athletes. We ask how does the decision impact world sport and particularly the International Olympic Committee?SHOW NOTES:Patron Joshua Stacey the long jump that never quite caught on:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp7BclslUyoArticle on the

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1:25:28

Should Sport Be Non-Competitive In Schools?

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/03/17

Over the past few years English schools have begun to introduce non-competitive sport in an effort to be more inclusive. But is that the right strategy when it comes to producing future champions and developing a 'winning' mentality? The team take an in-depth look into the evidence surrounding the debate and examples of countries that have already rolled out similar plans.> Jump to 45:17 for the main topic.PLUS RED-S in male athletes / Bicarb in endurance sport / shinty drug testing / Remembering

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1:37:49

The Real Science of Barefoot and Minimalist Running

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2023/03/01

Christopher McDougal's latest book, Born To Run 2, revisits the barefoot and minimalist movement that upended the world of running over a decade ago when he published his first book Born To Run in 2009. But what does the latest research say and is running barefoot the key to running nirvana?SHOW NOTES:Sean Ingle’s report after UK Athletics announced a “non-policy” recognition of the trans women issue and were corrected by EHRC:The statement by theEquality and Human Rights commissionThe Peter Bol

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1:39:03

What Motivates Success? Lessons From An Insider

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/02/16

Author and motivator Richard Sutton talks about his experiences working with some of the world's best tennis players and within the Chinese Olympic structure. Sutton's unique insight makes for a fascinating discussion on what really motivates success and how it plays out at the top level of sport. Sutton recently released his third book 'Thrive: The Power of Resilience" where he draws on his experience to empower individual and business leaders.SHOW NOTES:Caught My EyeKara Goucher's tweet about

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1:09:57

Guns and Needles: The Murky World of Sports Doping

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/02/08

Respected sports journalist and writer Clinton van der Berg talks about his journey writing his book 'Guns And Needles: A Journey into the heart of South Africa's sport's steroid and drug culture." Van der Berg shares how he managed to get sports people, accused and convicted of doping, to tell their story; how he found out about the shocking incidences of doping in school and junior sport and why both young and old are susceptible to the performance benefits of illegal supplements and drugs. It's a

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1:38:41

The Sporting Heart

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/02/01

From sudden death in exercise to risk factors, screening and heart health in sports, the team talk to Dr Jonathan Drezner, Director of the University of Washington's Medicine Center for Sports Cardiology and co-Chair of the UW Medicine Cardiovascular Wellness and Prevention Programme. He is Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Sports Medicine and serves as a team physician for the Seattle Seahawks, OL Reign, and UW Huskies.Show notes:Four second power output and performance improvements

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1:13:48

BREAKING NEWS: English Rugby's Controversial New...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/01/24

England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) recently announced a new tackle law which could have far-reaching ramifications for the safety of the game and, potentially, the style of play. The radical change, due to be instituted in the amateur game on July 1, 2023, has met with controversy but will it really put an end to rugby concussions?SHOW NOTESProf Ross Tucker's view on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/posts/lowering-legal-77489775BBC story on Nigel Owens' reaction to the tackle

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1:18:51

2023 Look Ahead / Alcohol & Exercise / Early...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2023/01/17

In this first episode in 2023, the team discuss the pros and cons of early specialisation, alcohol and exercise, ketones and what caused American footballer Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest in the middle of a game.SHOW NOTES:The bicycling magazine article on alcohol in

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1:35:35

2022 REVIEW: From Outrageous Cheats to Deciding The...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2022/12/20

The team are joined by Sean Ingle, chief sports writer for The Guardian, to talk through the highs, lows, dramas and celebrations from one of the busiest years in world sport. From outrageous cheating and doping scandals to top performances at the World Athletics championships, the ongoing transgender debate, the state of marathon running and super shoes and who really is the great footballer of all time after this year's World Cup?Follow the discussion on Twitter @sportsscipod and on Patreon

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1:31:34

The Art and Science of the Perfect Penalty

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2022/12/09

British football journalist Ben Lyttleton literally wrote the book on football penalties. As the author of 'Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty' and 'Edge: What Business Can Learn From Football', Lyttleton is arguably the world's leading authority on the subject. His encyclopedia-like and passionate knowledge of both the game of football and the controversial penalty, make this one of the most entertaining podcasts we have done yet. SHOW NOTES: Caught My Eye The obituary of

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1:34:24

The Science of Football: From Game Tactics To Finding...

The Real Science of Sport Podcast ·

2022/12/05

With World Cup football in the air, the team talk to sports data specialist Omar Chaudhuri, Chief Intelligence Officer of the Twenty First Group, about the stats and data that matter in world football. Chaudhuri explains how data has changed the game, what the numbers say about the best players in the world and who the form teams are for major events like the World Cup. Football fans... this is for you!SHOW NOTES:The home page of Twenty First Group, the company of which OMAR is

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