Olympics and Medicine
Here are some interesting “medical” stories from Beijing Olympic Games which are now officially closed.
Leukemia Survivor Wins Marathon Swim
Maarten van der Weijden, who was given only a slim chance of survival after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2001, wins a gold medal in Olympic men’s 10-kilometer open water marathon.
US Olympian fighting testicular cancer
Eric Shanteau, breaststroker from Georgia, was diagnosed with testicular cancer a week before Olympic Trials. He decided to put his surgery on hold to make his dream of a Games debut come true, with his doctor’s approval.
Science No Help in Olympic Gymnastics Age Controversy
How old is He Kexin, a Chinese gymnast and the 2008 Olympic champion on the uneven bars. If science cannot help, can hackers?
Referees Prefer Athletes in Red
Study finds….athletes who started out in blue were awarded more points when they later appeared in red, and those who started out in red received fewer points when in blue…..
What the Heck is Kinesio Tape and Why is Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh Wearing It?
If you watched Olympics at all than you have probably seen those strange tapes on many athletes.
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