The Real Science of Sport Podcast

Paris 2024 Daily: Day 5 - E. Coli Training, Rare Swimming Doubles and Dubious Doping Denials

Jul 31, 2024

Leon Marchand, a swimmer renowned for his ambitious attempt to compete in both the butterfly and breaststroke, joins to discuss his unique training techniques. They explore the surprising impacts of E. coli levels on triathlon events and delve into the ongoing challenges of doping allegations in swimming. Marchand shares his insights on the precision necessary in competitive swimming and reflects on the peculiarities of training for multiple strokes, making for a captivating conversation about the future of Olympic sports.

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Quick takeaways

The postponement of the men's triathlon due to E.Coli levels underscores the critical importance of water safety and management for athletes.

Leon Marchand's rare swimming double attempt highlights the evolving strategies and training adaptations crucial for achieving excellence in competitive swimming.

The U.S. women's gymnastics team demonstrated the impact of mental well-being and passion on performance, particularly seen in Simone Biles' return to competition.

Deep dives

Pollution Cancels Men's Triathlon

The men's triathlon event was cancelled due to pollution in the river, affecting the original schedule. This decision led to a reshuffling of the planned events, pushing the men's race to later in the day following the women's race. Athletes faced the challenge of competing in the higher temperatures of the day, which could impact their physiological and psychological performance. Issues related to weather and conditions were exacerbated by unexpected rainfall, further complicating the situation and frustrating participants and organizers alike.

Intro

2min

Triathlon Concerns: Heat and Health Hazards

7min

Dual-Sport Dynamics and Gymnastics Insights

9min

Diving into Olympic Swimming Challenges

20min

Precision in Sports Timing and Political Tensions

5min

Controversies and Challenges in Sports

11min

Exciting Sports Highlights from Paris 2024

2min

Day 4 in Paris was meant to bring us a Triathlon conversation, but that was pushed back, maybe to today, by E.Coli levels in the Seine. We discuss the implications of the delay, and learn about some extreme training approaches (that we don't recommend). The swimming action is building, including a rare double attempt by Leon Marchand in the butterfly and breaststroke, and a stuttering gold medal campaign from the USA. News from Paris includes more dubious doping denials, less than elite accommodation in the Olympic Village, and a fascinating insight into the precision of timing in swimming.

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Article on Simone Biles, in which she talks about the struggle to continue after Tokyo, and feeling terrified of the risks

The injury and illness surveillance study mentioned in the podcast, this time back to Rio 2016

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