What Will Sport Look Like in 2050?

A lot has changed since 2000 in sport but not everything predicted at the start of the Millennium has happened by 2025. So what may sport look like in 2050? Hosts Mike Finch and Prof. Ross Tucker - along with the Chief Sports Writer of The Guardian, Sean Ingle - look back at what was predicted in 2000 and what could happen 25 years from now. From age-defying world beaters to astonishing tech and the likely future and popularity of sporting events, sport looks set for some radical changes in the second quarter of this century.SHOW NOTESSean’s article looking back at the 2000 predictionsSean’s article predicting sport in 2050Another article by Sean in which he discusses the case for an Olympics every two yearsThe article that predicts that most records will reach a plateau by 2027Example of how digital twins are being used in sportSpeaking of digital twins, Des Linden has one, as explained in this articleAn article on how AI is changing sport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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World-renowned sports scientist Professor Ross Tucker and veteran sports journalist Mike Finch break down the myths, practices and controversies from the world of sport. From athletics to rugby, soccer, cycling and more, the two delve into the most recent research, unearth lessons from the pros and host exclusive interviews with some of the world's leading sporting experts. For those who love sport. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.