Podcast Summary
LinkedIn: A Valuable Tool for Small Business Hiring and PlushCare: Convenient Weight Loss Solution: LinkedIn is a top job site for small businesses to find potential hires, while PlushCare offers online access to physicians for weight loss prescriptions. The Tokyo Olympics featured a record-breaking number of nations winning medals in track and field.
LinkedIn is an effective platform for small businesses looking to hire professionals, with over 70% of LinkedIn users not visiting other leading job sites in a given month. This makes LinkedIn an invaluable resource for finding candidates who may not be actively seeking new employment but could be open to the right opportunity. Additionally, PlushCare offers a convenient and efficient solution for those looking to begin their weight loss journey, with online access to board certified physicians who can prescribe FDA approved medications. Moving on to the Tokyo Olympics, the games saw a record-breaking spread of nations winning medals in track and field, with 43 countries taking home medals. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the athletic performances were impressive, making for fascinating data analysis for sports fans. In conclusion, LinkedIn is a valuable tool for small businesses looking to hire, while PlushCare offers a convenient solution for those seeking to begin their weight loss journey. The Tokyo Olympics saw a diverse range of nations excelling in track and field, making for an intriguing analysis of athletic performances.
Depth of Performance at Tokyo Olympics: There was a 36% increase in national records, totaling 151 compared to the 99 set in Rio 2016.
Key takeaway from the Tokyo Olympics track and field events is the significant increase in the number of national records broken compared to previous games. While there were only three world records set, there was a 36% increase in national records, totaling 151 compared to the 99 set in Rio 2016. This depth of performance was due to a combination of factors, including the addition of new events like the mixed 4x400 meter relay, which made it easier for athletes to break records. However, even when accounting for these easier records, the overall improvement in performance across different countries was impressive. It's important to remember that while outliers like Usain Bolt can skew the data, focusing on the depth of performance provides a more accurate representation of the sport's global reach and competitiveness.
New track spikes and updated track surface contribute to record-breaking Olympics performances: New Nike shoes with carbon fiber plates and foam save runners up to 4% on running economy, potentially impacting numerous record-breaking races, but it's difficult to isolate their exact effect from other factors like training and mental focus, and throwers saw minimal benefits, suggesting a possible advantage for track and field athletes.
The Tokyo Olympics saw impressive performances, which some attribute to the athletes' pandemic training and two specific factors: new track spikes and the updated track surface. The new Nike shoes, with their carbon fiber plates and foam, have saved runners up to 4% on running economy, potentially contributing to the numerous record-breaking races. However, it's challenging to measure the exact impact of these shoes, as other factors like athletes' training and mental focus could also be contributing factors. A potential indicator of the shoes' impact is the higher number of national records broken in middle-distance events compared to sprints. Yet, the best control group to compare performance differences between the Olympics in 2016 and 2021 might be the throwers, who saw minimal benefits from the new spikes and track. Despite the challenges in measuring the shoes' impact, the preliminary data suggests that they might have provided an advantage to track and field athletes.
New Tokyo Olympics Track Claimed to Provide 1-2% Performance Advantage: The new Tokyo Olympics track is believed to give athletes a potential edge, but the exact performance improvement and its impact on race times are uncertain
The new track used in the Tokyo Olympics is believed to provide athletes with an advantage of around 1-2%, according to the company behind it, Mondo. However, there is no objective measurement to back up this claim, and it's unclear exactly what this percentage increase means in terms of actual performance improvements. Some athletes, such as 400-meter hurdles world record breaker Sydney McLaughlin, have reported positive experiences with the track, describing it as a "trampoline" surface. Others have been less enthusiastic. It's worth noting that Nike's claim of a 4% improvement in running economy with their shoes doesn't necessarily translate to a 4% improvement in race times, and the same may be true for the track's potential performance benefit. Overall, while the new track is likely to have had some impact on athletes' performances, the exact extent and nature of that impact remains to be seen.
Decrease in doping tests during pandemic: The pandemic led to a 45% drop in total tests and a 32% drop in out-of-competition tests in track and field athletics in 2020, potentially allowing more opportunities for doping.
The pandemic led to a significant decrease in doping tests in track and field athletics, potentially providing more opportunities for athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs undetected. The World Anti-Doping Agency reported a 45% drop in total tests and a 32% drop in out-of-competition tests in 2020 compared to 2019. However, it's unclear if athletes had advance knowledge of the reduced testing, and it's possible that those already doping continued to do so. A memorable moment from the games was the unprecedented sharing of the gold medal in the high jump between Mykya Williams and Jarvis Gotch. They cleared the heights on the first attempt throughout the competition and decided to split the gold medal instead of having a jump-off. This moment, which hasn't occurred in approximately 109 years, stands out as a symbol of sportsmanship and unity. As a fan of track and field athletics, I was particularly moved by this gesture. It's a reminder that sports can bring people together and create special moments, even in the face of challenges like the pandemic. If you have any questions related to the topic, feel free to email moreorless@bbc.co.uk. Until next week, goodbye. And here's a cool fact: A crocodile cannot stick out its tongue.
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