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 2: Sleep And Athletic Performance (feat. Olympic gold medallist Ryk Neethling)
The sleep needs of active people are different from the general population. Here's why.
episode 1: EPISODE 1: Why We All Need To Sleep More / The True Benefits of Sleep / The Most Common Sleep Mistake
Why we all need sleep, how sleep works and what bad sleep means for our bodies
episode 31: NEWS WRAP: Caster's Book Controversy / Biological Passport Defeat / Does the Sub-2 Marathon beckon?
How a doping case against a world champion undermined the biological passport
episode 30: Why Endurance Athletes Are Super-Fuelling On Carbs / Rugby World Cup Final Wrap
Elite cyclists are consuming far more carbs than 10 years ago. But what is the science behind it all?
episode 29: Rugby's New High-Tech Mouthguards: How They Work And Why?
New tech could help identify potential head injuries during the game
episode 28: The Most Fascinating Explanation of Rugby Laws You'll Hear This Year / Berlin Marathon Record: Human Excellence or Shoe Tech Mastery
Special Guest: Inside the world of the Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby, Keith Lewis
episode 27: From Cauliflower Ears To Subterfurge: Inside the World of a Pro Rugby Coach
John Dobson, head coach of URC franchise the Stormers, answers some of rugby's most intriguing questions
episode 26: Rugby World Cup '23: The Amazing Tech Used To Look After Players
From videos cameras to off-field doctors, player safety is a high priority at RWC 2023
episode 25: The Man Who Cycled the Globe: Adventurer Ron Rutland from Paris
Ron Rutland has literally cycled the globe. He talks about that feat and its great challenges
episode 24: Sean Ingle on anti-doping, the state of T&F and a look ahead to the Rugby World Cup
Sean Ingle and Ross met in Paris and discuss all things sport