Going for gold: Research Topics on the Olympic and Paralympic games

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Did you tune into the Olympics or Paralympics this month? Were you left in awe by the athletes? Curious about the science behind the games? We have curated a list of our best Research Topics on everything Olympic and Paralympic. Enjoy research spanning from the latest insights on new addition sports climbing and athlete hydration strategies to para-athlete mental health and sustainability in sports mega-events.

Research Topics:

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Towards Tokyo 2020: What will contribute to Optimal Olympic Athlete Performance?

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Media and the Olympic Games

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Advances in Rowing Physiology

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The Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Sport: Mental Health Implications on Athletes, Coaches and Support Staff

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Endurance and Ultra-Endurance Sports in Extreme Conditions: Physiological and Pathophysiological Issues

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Sport Management and Natural Resources: Benefits and Sacrifices in Exchange

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Rio, Tokyo paralympic games and beyond: how to prepare athletes with motor disabilities for peaking

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Training and Testing in Climbing

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Understanding & Improving Performance in Strength Sports

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Sport Mega-Events and The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

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Personalized Sport and Exercise Nutrition

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Elevating Sport Performance to New Heights with Innovative ‘Live Low – Train High’ Altitude Training

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Traditional Sporting Games and Play: Enhancing Cultural Diversity, Emotional Well-being, Interpersonal Relationships and Intelligent Decisions

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Case Reports in Sports Science: Sharing Experiences to Help Coaches Better Approach Professional Athletes

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Hydration Strategies and Monitoring in Recreational and Competitive Athletes

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The Reciprocal Relationship Between Sleep and Stress in Elite Athletes

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Exploring Para-Athlete Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Research in Sport Climbing