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Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch
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. Get bonus content on Patreon...
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4.8 stars from 726 ratings
Please get over the shoes
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“Really enjoy this podcast and the many learnings and insights that it offers. I just wish Ross would stop banging on about super shoes, it’s a bore, time to get over it.”
Sports Science Fan via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/27/24
Classic podcast
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“Absolutely classic podcast. Worth every minute of listening. Great topics of discussion…great host and targeted guests meaning the information/knowledge one gets from the podcast is practical.”
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Kenya ·
09/06/24
Excellent interactions and information
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“Sometimes difficult language because these are scientific issues.”
DPCRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
Recent Episodes
When Kenyan Ruth Chepng'etich took nearly two minutes off the women's marathon world record, the sporting world was aghast. How did she do it? Shoe tech, nutrition, race tactics? With a doping cloud hanging over Kenyan athletics, it's easy to see why so many are sceptical. Join Prof. Ross Tucker...
Published 10/18/24
Published 10/18/24
After a post-Olympic break the team wrap up all the latest hot topics and news from our Discourse channel. We share details of how the rollout of rugby's smart mouthguards is going, discuss Jakob Ingebritgsen's crazy half marathon debut and how best to use sport science to help a small-budget...
Published 10/03/24
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