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Podcast: The Real Science of Sport Podcast
Episode: Why So Many Athletics Records Are Being Broken / Elite Athletes And Cramp
Description: From ultra-distance events like the Comrades Marathon to the tracks of the Diamond League, athletics records are being broken at every turn. The team drill down to the realities of technology and discuss its influence over these performances to put them into perspective. We also discuss World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz's cramping implosion at this year's French Open and why Novak Djokovic and mountain biker Nino Schurter seem to defy their own advancing years to stay at the top.Show notes:The bonus episode, exclusive to Patrons, where Sean Ingle joins Ross to talk about performance...