It was recently reported that the IOC’s latest transgender guidelines will be delayed because of “very conflicting opinions”. That is not surprising, as the latest version of the guidelines have been gridlocked for a number of years. However, more tellingly, and potentially concerningly for women's sport, the IOC have indicated that a framework or guidance document for its member federations may shift the prioritization towards inclusion, with fair and meaningful competition something to “bear in mind”. In this bonus episode, exclusive to Patrons, Ross shares some thoughts about this shift, and how it may undermine the integrity of women's sport, and why the balance of imperatives that sport seems so committed to achieving is an impossible, if desirable, task. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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episode 33: 2023 Wrap and News: Taylor Swift's Unlikely Running Routine / More Keto Debates / Sub-2 Marathon in '24?
It's been a big year in the world of sport and the team wrap up some of the highlights, focus on the trending sports science stories (incl. Taylor Swift's unlikely running regime) and our selection of the best sporting events we witnessed and, would have liked to have witnessed.
SHOW NOTES
Article showing that cold water immersion impairs performances done about 90 min after
Nice visual representation of positive pacing in the marathon, with specific reference to the big positive splits in Valencia this year
The first salvo in the ketogenic diet and performance debate from Tim Noakes
The response from Louise Burke and Jamie Whitfield
The Systematic review on Talent development and promotion programmes
Youtube interview of Remco Evenepoel, as alluded to on the show
Or the Apple podcast equivalent
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