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The price of gold — what high-performance sport in NZ must learn from the Olivia Podmore tragedy
The sudden death this week of track cyclist Olivia Podmore has rocked New Zealand’s high-performance sporting and cycling communities and raised urgent questions about the culture of elite sport.
13 August 2021
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A passion for sports science: Dr Shannon O’Donnell
While the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are playing out half a world away, a group of University of Waikato researchers are watching on with eager interest.
6 August 2021
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The hot science cooling down our athletes at the Tokyo Olympics
When Stephen Fenemor was a boy, growing up in Motueka at the top of the South Island, he dreamed of representing his country.
28 July 2021
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Tokyo Olympics: new action sports reframing participation and equality
Yesterday three teenage skateboarders stood on the podium at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to receive their medals.
27 July 2021
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Celebrating Waikato University’s Olympic connections
The University of Waikato is well-represented at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which runs from Friday 23 July to Sunday 8 August 2021.
23 July 2021
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Enhancing decades of clinical experience with a health degree
Bachelor of Health student Karen Turanga (Ngāi Tahu) has embarked on tertiary study to complement 30 years of clinical experience in dentistry.
23 July 2021
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Why the way we talk about Olympian Laurel Hubbard has real consequences for all transgender people
When Laurel Hubbard was announced as the first out transgender woman athlete to compete in an individual sport at an Olympic Games, controversy wasn’t far behind. One prominent commentator even called it a “disaster for women’s sport”.
30 June 2021
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The debate over transgender athletes’ rights is testing the current limits of science and the law
The petition presented to parliament last week calling for trans women to be excluded from women’s sport is simply the latest round in a difficult and volatile global debate.
16 June 2021
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A different style of coaching pays off for Morgan
According to wakeboarding champion and University of Waikato alumna Morgan Haakma, a great coach can make all the difference.
10 June 2021
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University of Waikato researchers win funds to help fight superbugs
University of Waikato scientists have today received a boost in the battle against antimicrobial-resistant germs.
31 May 2021
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Inspiring others is motivation enough for Kristie
By studying what she was interested in, Kristie Baillie developed a genuine interest in people and helping them be the best they can be.
21 May 2021
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New app keeps students on their toes at National Biomechanics Day
Tauranga secondary school students gained an appreciation of biomechanics, along with a challenging calf workout, when they tested out the Calf Raise App at the University of Waikato National Biomechanics Day event.
29 April 2021
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Health offerings at Waikato receive a boost thanks to Braemar Charitable Trust
Students studying health at the University of Waikato will be able to apply for several new scholarships from this year, thanks to significant support from Braemar Charitable Trust.
18 March 2021
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Waikato University research identifies crucial role of primary care in improving outcomes for cancer patients
The findings of two University of Waikato health research projects have identified the critical role of primary care in improving outcomes for New Zealanders with cancer.
5 March 2021
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Extreme commitment in and out of the water
Former Hillary scholar and Olympics hopeful Helena Gasson knows all about setting targets and achieving them, even when huge obstacles stand in her way.
11 November 2020