The Drugs In Sport Episode
Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch dig deep into the world of drugs in sport: What are they? How are they used? What percentage of athletes take illegal performance-enhancing drugs? Are authori...
9 Juli 20191h 32min
What A Cricket Doctor Teaches Us About Sports Injuries And Protecting Your Back
Join Professor Ross Tucker and host Mike Finch as they chat to cricket doctor Dr Janine Gray about the complexities of sports injuries, how to protect your back no matter what sport you play, why so m...
3 Juli 20191h 26min
The Science of Cricket with Gary Kirsten
Former international opening batsman and coach of both the South African and Indian cricket teams, Gary Kirsten talks frankly about the modern game, the impact of the shorter formats, what it's like t...
18 Juni 20191h 15min
What It's Really Like To Be a Professional Runner
In this emotional interview, Olympic middle distance runner and former 5000m and 10 000m NCAA champion, Dominique Scott-Efurd opens up about the training, self sacrifice and dedication needed to mix i...
4 Juni 20191h 31min
Running Shoe Technology: Good Science or Good Marketing?
World-renowned sport scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch explore the science behind running shoe technology. Explore whether or not cushioning and pronation-contro...
21 Maj 20191h 14min
The Caster Semenya Decision Explained
On May 1, 2019 double Olympic and three-time World 800m champion Caster Semenya lost her case against the IAAF in the Court of Arbitration forcing her to take medication to lower her testosterone leve...
3 Maj 20191h 15min
Caster Semenya: Explaining Sex vs Gender in Sport
Since 2009 Caster Semenya has ignited debate around female athletes with differences in sex development that may give them have an unfair advantage due to differences in testosterone levels. Professor...
29 Apr 20191h 20min
Introducing the Science of Sport Podcasts
An introduction to the Science of Sport Podcasting series with Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Apr 20191h 3min
