The Real Science of Sport Podcast Olympic Track and Field Schedule Surprises / Risk of Cardiac Events When Watching Sport / Rugby's Calendar Challenge
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Nov 19, 2025 Get ready for some shocking track and field revelations! The women’s 100m will see all rounds on one day, raising eyebrows about athlete welfare. Meanwhile, triathlon faced chaos with miscounted laps, provoking a debate on rule integrity. Boxing is turning into a spectacle with the controversial Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul fight on the horizon. Plus, discover the surprising cardiovascular risks spectators face when emotionally invested in games. This week, sports management and science take center stage in fascinating ways!
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One-Day 100m Alters Athlete Demands
- Scheduling the women's 100m heats, semis and final on one day changes the event's physical and logistical demands significantly.
- Athletes must manage repeated warm-ups, recovery and heightened false-start risk to succeed in a one-day format.
Simulate One-Day Race Conditions
- Coaches should simulate the new repeat-sprint day in training to acclimatize athletes to three maximal efforts and extended warm-up logistics.
- Practice transitions, timing and shortened recovery to avoid surprises at championship venues.
Sevens Tournament Fatigue From Long Days
- Ross Tucker recalled South African Sevens tournaments where accumulated fatigue came more from long event days than match intensity.
- Players sometimes slept on buses between matches to manage logistics and recovery during long tournament days.