What are the odds of picking a perfect NCAA bracket?
Statistician explains why ‘it’s unlikely to happen in anyone’s lifetime’
Harvard Gazette
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March 24, 2025 • ~5 min
March 24, 2025 • ~5 min
It’s almost impossible to become an Olympic athlete without overtraining — here’s why
For every athlete who wins a medal, there will be many whose dreams are shattered by injury.
Tim Exell, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Science, University of Portsmouth •
conversation
Aug. 7, 2024 • ~7 min
Aug. 7, 2024 • ~7 min
Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome
Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.
Christopher Damman, Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington •
conversation
July 23, 2024 • ~10 min
July 23, 2024 • ~10 min
Sports in extreme heat: Warning signs of heat illness and how high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of team practices
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University •
conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness
An athletic trainer explains why bodies need time time to acclimatize, and the risks to watch out for.
Samantha Scarneo-Miller, Assistance Professor of Athletic Training, West Virginia University •
conversation
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
July 19, 2024 • ~9 min
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