The Real Science of Sport Podcast

What Will Sport Look Like in 2050?

Jan 9, 2025
Sean Ingle, Chief Sports Writer at The Guardian, joins the discussion on the radical transformations expected in sports by 2050. They explore how advancements in tech, like wearable health monitors and AI, will reshape athlete performance and spectator experiences. Topics include the rising prominence of women's sports, the challenges presented by climate change, and the potential for genetics in athletics. They also speculate on the future of competition formats, including the thrilling prospect of robot participation and new sports emerging from technological innovations.
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