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How good were the performances at the Tokyo Olympics?

This week we take a look at Olympic numbers – how many records were broken in Tokyo, what factors might have influenced the races and what else can the data tell us?

A year later than planned, The Tokyo Olympics, have now finished. Thousands of athletes have competed in events that few thought might go ahead and there’s been record success.

This week we take a look at Olympic numbers – how many records were broken in Tokyo, what factors might have influenced the races and what else can the data tell us?

Tim Harford speaks to Dr Joel Mason, who runs the blog, Trackademic.

Producer: Olivia Noon
Editor: Richard Vadon

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9 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Aug 202104:50GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 202113:50GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 202121:50GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 202102:50GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 202109:50GMT

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