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August 14, 2008

From the Gene Pool to the Swimming Pool?

From the current issue of Science News comes a thought provoking perspective on how athletes may already be manipulating their genes to help achieve sucess in events like the Beijing Olympics: "For the unscrupulous or overdriven Olympic athlete, the banned practice of “doping” by taking hormones or other
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August 14, 2008

COC Pres: It's too early to panic

With no medals thus far the Canadian public is starting to voice it's frustration and disappointment with the lack of podium finishes.
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August 13, 2008

Dr. Jack Taunton: On The Olympic Village Polyclinic

The Olympic Village Polyclinic is staffed by two hundred doctors and more than 400 other medical personnel from 41 local hospitals. A wide range of services is available including emergency care, internal medicine, dental, psychological, physiotherapy, massage therapy and traditional Chinese medicine.
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August 13, 2008

Swimming Records Fall: But How?

Excellent piece in the New York Times that looks at the sport technology innovations from Speedo’s LZR Racer to training techniques to the actual design of the Olympic Pool as swimming records continue to fall in the Beijing Games. As swimming becomes more popular, it attracts better athletes, who often stay in the sport
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August 12, 2008

Wilbour Kelsick: Day 1 in Beijing

It's a sunny day here in Beijing and 33 degrees. Believe it or not, I did see some blue sky amongst the foggy haze over the city. The temperature was not unbearably hot or humid. My flight from Singapore was pleasant. The airport arrival was uneventful.
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August 11, 2008

Jacques Rogge on Doping: We can expect between 30 and 40 positive cases

“I’ve said that we could expect between 30 and 40 positive cases [during the Games],” said International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge.
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August 11, 2008

SportMedBC's Dr. Mike Wilkinson helps rowing coach cheer on his crew

Ed Willes in this mornings' Province details the inspirational story of Victoria resident and Canadian Men's Lightweight Four rowing coach Bent Jensen as he battles cancer and cheers on his team in Beijing. "He wanted to be here and the team wanted him here," said
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August 11, 2008

Dr. Jack Taunton on seeing Yao vs Kobe and more

The clash between the Yao Ming led Chinese Basketball Team and the Kobe Bryant led US Team brought out George Bush and his entourage.
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August 10, 2008

SportMedBC's Dr. Mike Wilkinson: Cooling Vests improve performance & recovery for rowers

Dr. Mike Wilkinson, Sports Physician and a member of SportMedBC’s Board of Directors is in Beijing working with the Rowers. Below are Dr.
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August 10, 2008

Looking at China's rapid ascent to the Podium

The UK's TimesOnline provides some insights into the training techniques and sport science behind China's athletes getting so good, so quickly on the Olympic stage. China's ascent to global sporting success is a remarkable story.
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