Olympic Games 2004 and the limitations of human performance

Date: 26 August, 2004
Time: 11:30-12:30
Room: Folkets Hus, room number 307

The current Olympic Games in Athens raise questions with regards to human physical limitations. How far can we take athletics and what factors determine strength and endurance? What affects does heat and other external factors have on the athletes and how important are our genes for performance and for the ability to improve training? These are some questions to be raised at this press briefing.

Join a discussion on human limitations with Prof Bengt Saltin leading muscles researcher from Copenhagen Muscle Research Centre, Lennart Kaijser, Karolinska Institutet and Bo Berglund Chief Physician Swedish Olympic Committee.

Bo Berggren will join the conversation via telephone from the Olympic Games in Athens.

The Session is held 26 August at 09:30-12:30, Venue: Norra Latin room 359.