Main content

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

Available now

9 minutes

Last on

Mon 16 Aug 2021 09:50GMT

Broadcasts

  • Sat 14 Aug 2021 04:50GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 2021 13:50GMT
  • Sun 15 Aug 2021 21:50GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 2021 02:50GMT
  • Mon 16 Aug 2021 09:50GMT

Download this programme

Download this programme

Subscribe to this programme or download individual episodes.