The history behind swimsuits, how swimsuits have changed over the years and how they have influenced performance

We will discuss the ban of the LZR racer in this episode. It includes the controversial arguments about the LZR racer and an interview with a swimming coach in University of Leeds.

We will discuss the ban of the LZR racer in this episode. It includes the controversian arguments about the LZR racer and the interview with a swimming coach in University of Leeds.

The performance and ethical impact of the Speedo fastskin suit (2000) and the Speedo LZR racer suit (2008) in the Olympics. Technical details of the suits and example videos of their development.

PODCAST SERIES: The Effects of Sponsorship and Commercialisation on Overall Olympic Spirit The main focus for this episode is to gain an understanding on the student’s point of view with reference to commercialisation in the Olympics. The argument that will be presented is whether or not it is acceptable for Olympic sponsors to have selection criteria allowing them to become official Olympic partners. Students will respond on how they feel about the huge marketing and advertising budget of large corporations and whether or not ground rules can be put into place by the international Olympic committee to make a decision on allowing certain companies to be involved in Olympic promotion.

PODCAST SERIES: The Effects of Sponsorship and Commercialisation on Overall Olympic Spirit The main focus for this episode is to observe a specific case study on a specific Olympics that had a unique sponsorship programme. The 2004 Olympics did not have any support from official partners or official sponsors. This working example of corporate sponsorship will be analysed to determine the effects on Olympic spirit and company satisfaction.

PODCAST SERIES: The Effects of Sponsorship and Commercialisation on Overall Olympic Spirit This episode will focus on the historical trends of Olympic sponsorship and commercialisation and how both have increased from 1896 to the present 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang.

The third episode of our podcast series explores the problem of high heat and humidity that the Tokyo 2020 games may face.

PODCAST SERIES: The Ethical Dilemma of Commercialisation in the Olympic Games The focus is of this episode is based on the conflict between commercialisation and therefore the funding of the games, and the ideal meaning of Olympic spirit through marketing. Is there a framework for an ideal sponsor that can implemented which would ultimately minimise this conflict?

The final episode of our podcast series looks at the potential legacy of Tokyo 2020 and reflects on the series.

This last episode of our series explores how the Olympics creates employment opportunities and requires the development of new or existing infrastructure.

This is the first episode of our podcast series. It explores the bidding process of the Olympic games.

The second episode in our podcast series looks at the administrative problems Tokyo 2020 faces.

This second episode of our podcast series explores the impact of the influx of tourists that the Olympic games brings.

This is an introductory episode for our podcast series looking at the Tokyo Olympic games in 1964 and 2020.