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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