Guests: Bejan Abtahi & Maria Augutis
Every four years the most incredible athletes from around the globe gather to showcase their athletic abilities in the Olympics. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee plays a pivotal role in providing critical resources to ensure the athletes excel on the Global Stage. One of the biggest influencers of the games can be the weather. Joining us today are Bejan Abtahi and Maria Augutis. Bejan is an Olympic Performance Advisor for the USOPC and Maria is a Meteorologist with Sveriges Television and StormGeo. They work together to achieve a common goal: making the greatest sporting event in the world even greater! Let’s talk about it…
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to the Olympic Weather Connection
- 03:08 The Role of Weather in Olympic Performance
- 05:57 Meteorological Insights for Athletes
- 09:02 Storm Geo's Contribution to Olympic Weather Forecasting
- 12:02 Weather Challenges in Olympic Locations
- 15:11 Weather Sensitivity in Olympic Events
- 17:52 Preparing Athletes for Weather Conditions
- 20:52 Collaboration Between Meteorologists and Olympic Teams
- 24:00 Air Quality and Athlete Performance
- 27:02 Climate Change and the Future of the Olympics
- 30:06 Advice for Future Meteorologists
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