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The Australian swim team hoping for medal success in Rio have a lot to thank one of the earlier pioneers of sport science: Forbes Carlile.
Will Brazil’s troubles in preparing for the Rio Games change the global narrative of the value of hosting the Olympics?
The doping scandal has dragged the Olympic brand through the mud – and making it shine again will be no easy task.
More action sports will be on the Olympic bill in Tokyo with skateboarding, surfing and climbing added to the programme.
Elite athletes run differently to us mere mortals, but there’s nothing to stop you stealing a few of their techniques.
The mainstream media has knocked Brazil for the Zika virus, doping scandals and safety concerns. But citizen social media users, by revealing an alternate narrative, could even the score for Rio.
The IOC is incredibly protective of the Olympic brand. The rings, Rio 2016, and even the flame are all heavily guarded.
Dig into the details of the ancient Olympics and you find a lot of misinformation, but also a surprising amount in common with the modern games.
An architect rides through the streets of Rio amidst a cacophony of drills and jackhammers. He wonders: Is it worth it? What will the legacy of all this construction be?
Athletes face as many as 640 organisational demands at a big competition – and they can all take their toll.
When fame and glory are at stake, human nature seems to dictate that some people will cheat.
The Olympics may give Brazilians a respite from their perfect storm of recession, corruption and political dysfunction, but it won’t last long.
New York, Berlin and Paris have all suffered some ill effects from online rental platforms – without proper regulations, Rio could follow.
New studies show that athletes don’t need to lift heavy weights to gain power.
It’s down to money, popularity and a lot of lobbying.
We’ve all heard that practice makes perfect, but that isn’t always true. Genetics, cognitive abilities and other traits influence athletic ability.
In a time when war and sports are the primary means of competition, Olympic gold has never been so valuable – or expensive.
Results from the games can tell us a lot about how different nations approach elite women and disabled athletes.
Only a better understanding of what drives doping can improve enforcement. To do so, we must break with the perception of doping as an individual or moral problem.
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Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Western University
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Assistant Professor, School of Media, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Sport and Geopolitical Economy, SKEMA Business School
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Honorary Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, Canada; Adjunct Fellow, Olympic Scholar and Co-Director of the Olympic and Paralympic Research Centre, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University
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Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto
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Senior Lecturer, Modern European History and Sports History, Macquarie University
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Professor of Sports Law, Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne
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Professor Emerita of Sociology and Equity Studies in Education, University of Toronto
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
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Clinician Scientist, Canada Research Chair in Injury Prevention and Physical Activity for Health, Sport Medicine Physician, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University
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Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, Deakin University
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Director, International Centre for Olympic Studies, Western University
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Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
