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 1: Hello 2024 News Wrap: Another World Running Record / UCI Rules on Brake Levers / Crazy VO2 Numbers / Cold Weather & Concussion
To kick off Season 6 we wrap up some of the latest news from the world of sports science including the craziness of world running records, UCI bans on in-turned brake levers, one athlete's crazy high VO2 Max numbers and why cold weather may increase the risk of concussion in contact sports.
SHOW NOTES
Letsrun article on the 10km WR of Agnes Ngetich
Article on the UCI’s clampdown on inturned brake levers
More detailed discussion of the implications of the UCI policy
The discussion about the insanely high VO2max reported in Blummenfeldt, and some chat about why it may not be entirely legit
The paper we mention that shows how many of the gas analysers used in exercise testing don’t have the reliability and accuracy they should have
The analysis showing that concussion risk in the NFL may be higher on cold days
Rugby start Louis Rees Zammit heads to make it in the NFL, this article explains the challenges he’ll face
Podcast that mentions Coco Pops as a pre-exercise ‘meal’ (don’t overdo this advice!), part of Ross’ tongue-in-cheek New Year’s resolutions (full episode is subscriber only)
Article by Stuart Philips, a future guest of the pod, on the benefits of resistance training
Interview with Tommy Lundberg on the same resistance training topic
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