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The hottest Olympics in history – Expert Reaction

The hottest Olympics in history – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 16 July 202116 July 2021

When the Olympic Games open in Tokyo next Friday, New Zealand’s largest-ever team of 211 athletes is predicted to face record-breaking temperatures amid the […]

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Next Olympic event: Improving faster than rivals – Mark Orams

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 24 August 201611 April 2018

As New Zealand’s Olympic athletes return with the most successful medal haul to date, AUT’s Professor Mark Orams writes in […]

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Expert Q&A: Zika virus and the Rio Olympics

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 05 August 201601 December 2016

With the Rio Olympics kicking off, the SMC gathered background information on the Zika virus to aid in any reporting […]

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Olympic exile fair response to state-led cheating – Prof Mark Orams

Reflections on Science  |  Published: 04 August 201611 April 2018

Keeping tabs on competitive advantage in sport is crucial to making sure competition is fair, writes AUT’s Professor Mark Orams in […]

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WHO backs Olympics despite Zika letter – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201630 May 2016

An open letter signed by almost 200 health researchers calls on the International Olympic Committee and World Health Organization (WHO) […]

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