The Real Science of Sport Podcast
World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Author, speaker, podcaster and columnist Malcolm Gladwell has sold over 25 million books, including titles such as The Tipping Point, What the Dog Saw, Outliers, and Talking to Strangers. Many of the ideas and concepts featured in their pages have influenced everyone from business leaders to sports administrators, whil
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Join Discourse Weigh in on these and other stories by becoming a Science of Sport Discourse member with a small monthly pledge Show notes This week on the Spotlight, we dive into the latest Discourse Digest, unpacking talking points in the news. We begin with the Tour de France Femmes, where Pauline Ferrand-Prévot seal