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Runners should have advance knowledge of what to expect in case of race disruption or rerouting prior to setting off on the course. (Shutterstock)

August 9, 2022

Lessons from a cancelled marathon: Athletic events, heat and the effects of climate change

Shaelyn Strachan, University of Manitoba and Christine Van Winkle, University of Manitoba

All event organizers should be prepared for emergencies and have a communication plan.

July 26, 2017

Here’s what a safety expert thinks of Formula One’s ‘ugly’ new head protector

Peter Theobald, Cardiff University

How much protection will the Halo system give drivers?

Soccer player on artificial turf. From www.shutterstock.com

March 23, 2017

Why artificial turf may truly be bad for kids

Stuart Shalat, Georgia State University

Artificial turf has become popular for kids’ sports as well as for professional players. The little black crumbs that help support the blades of fake grass may not be so harmless.

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Stuart Shalat
Professor and Director of the Division of Environmental Health, School of Public Health (Retired), Georgia State University
Peter Theobald
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanical Engineering, Cardiff University
Christine Van Winkle
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba
Shaelyn Strachan
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba

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