Revisionist History

Pushkin Goes to the Olympics

Jul 26, 2024

Tim Harford is a renowned economist known for his insights into behavioral economics, while Sylvia Blemker is a biomedical engineering professor at UVA, co-founder of Springbok Analytics, specializing in athlete muscle analysis. The conversation delves into the groundbreaking achievements of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics amidst racial tensions. They explore the history of women's marathon inclusion and the transformative role of technology in enhancing athletic performance, showcasing how AI and MRI scans revolutionize training for elite athletes.

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Jesse Owens

Sylvia Blemker

Tim Harford

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Quick takeaways

Female marathoners faced resistance but broke barriers in sports history.

New technology in Olympics aids athletes in enhancing their strength and performance.

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Intro

4min

Breaking Barriers: The Women's Marathon Journey

9min

The Intersection of Sports and Technology in Athletic Performance

5min

The Science of Muscle Development in Athletes

7min

The Intersection of Mind, Body, and Technology in Elite Sports

6min

Jesse Owens: Triumph and Humanity at the 1936 Olympics

15min

The Legendary Friendship of Jesse Owens and Lutz Long

3min

Legends are made at the Olympics and this summer shows across the Pushkin network are bringing their unique takes to Olympic stories. This special episode includes excerpts from a few: a Cautionary Tale about underestimating female marathoners, a Jesse Owens story from Revisionist History’s series on Hitler’s Olympics, and—from What’s Your Problem—the new technology that’s helping Olympic athletes get stronger.

Check out other show feeds as well, the Happiness Lab and A Slight Change of Plans are also going to the Games.

Sylvia Blemker of Springbok Analytics on What’s Your Problem

The Women Who Broke the Marathon Taboo on Cautionary Tales

Hitler’s Olympics from Revisionist History

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