Olympic Science and Glory: Performance Enhancement in Olympic Competition    NEW!

An introduction to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. If you are interested in sports and Olympic history, this topic is for you. The lecture takes us through the history of the Olympic Games while focusing on how individual physiological variations and performing enhancing drugs provide advantages in Olympic competition. Part of the discussion covers how changes in athletic techniques have provided advantage for individuals as well as team sports. This is a perfect lecture for Olympic years and a treat for sports fans.