Deakin experts available for commentary on Paris Olympics 2024

Deakin University researchers are available for expert comment on a range of topics in the lead up to and during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Dr Dominique Condo, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- Athlete diet and the importance of proper nutrition to perform at the elite level

- Athlete physique - what is the optimal physique and how do physique pressures impact athlete wellbeing

- Importance of sleep on athletic performance

Email: [email protected]

Dr Dan Dwyer, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- How AI technology can be used to manage athlete performance at the elite level to enhance their performance and support decision making around team selection and playing tactics

Email: [email protected]

Associate Professor Helen Brown, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- How coaches train 'podium ready' athletes to support the premise of winning well or avoiding being a 'sore loser'

Email: [email protected]

Dr Jordan Bakhsh, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN); Deakin Business School

Topics of expertise:

- Impact of the Olympic Games on host cities and host countries in terms of increased tourism, patronage to local business, infrastructure spending as well as society and the community

- How countries can ensure their Olympics are a success and the hosting strategies required to successfully pull off an international event of this scale

Email: [email protected]

Associate Professor Severine Lamon, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- Doping and the use of banned substances in sport

- Importance of adequate sleep to help athletes to achieve peak athletic performance

- Impact of women's menstrual cycles on their athletic performance and how symptoms can be managed

Email: [email protected]

Dr Rhiannon Snipe, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- Menstrual cycle and performance. Will it impact Olympic success and how to manage this?

- How athletes can stay hydrated in hot weather and the importance of staying hydrated.

Email: [email protected]

Dr Lyndell Bruce, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- Talent development in young athletes (when to start training to compete at the elite level)

- Impact of sleep on athletic performance

- History of female participation in the Olympics

- New artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and how they can be used to track training in the lead up to the Olympics

*Please note Dr Lyndell Bruce will be in India during the Olympics and interviews will need to be scheduled according to India Standard Time (IST). Prerecorded interviews or afternoon/ evening interviews (AEST) preferred.

Email: [email protected]

Dr Spencer Roberts, Centre for Sport Research, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Topics of expertise:

- Human (exercise) physiology (for elite sports performance)

- Impacts of sleep on human health and performance

- Improving sleep in elite athletes

- Sleep in mitigating risks and consequences of sport-related concussion

Email: [email protected]

About the Centre for Sports Research (CSR) in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University:

The Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), incorporating the Centre for Sport Research, is a major contributor to Deakin's consistent ranking as the #1 sports science school in the world by the prestigious ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Sports Science Schools and Departments. The Centre for Sport Research (CSR) focuses on influencing practice in sport to enhance the health and performance of people and organisations participating in sports. More information: https://ipan.deakin.edu.au/csr/csr-research/