July 2024 - Olympic Games special
In the July edition of MetCast, we turn our focus to the excitement of the Olympic Games, which will begin at the end of this month in Paris.
With Manchester Metropolitan’s world-class Institute of Sport offering state-of-the-art facilities and supporting elite athletes and top-class teams, it’s no surprise to hear that our impactful research is not only relevant, but provides vital insight to help Olympians prepare for the games.
In this edition, we meet Irish track cyclist, Olympic hopeful and Manchester Met Alumna, Alice Sharpe. Alice discusses her preparations for the games and her fond memories of studying at our University.
We also look at the undeniable impact genes have on athletic performance and we revisit our environment chamber and discuss how athletes can prepare for Summer games and extreme temperatures.
What is MetCast?
MetCast digs into the research, knowledge and expertise from across Manchester Metropolitan University – and how it is transforming the world around us.
From sport to sustainability, fashion to finances, hear from University experts, students, and partners who’ll be discussing a range of topics, including the latest research from across Manchester Met.
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