#athlete-safety

#athlete-safety

College football prioritizes branding over player safety, leading to conflicts in medical decision-making.

UCI bans repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide to protect cyclist health, coming into effect on February 10.

Even skilled athletes like Sophie Hediger are vulnerable to the dangers of avalanches, emphasizing the need for proper risk assessment in winter sports.

Professional athletes increasingly face targeted home burglaries, prompting urgent security measures from leagues. Joe Burrow's recent break-in highlights this alarming trend.

Victor Cui is appointed to lead combat sports reforms in Alberta following recent tragedies involving fighters.

The reforms aim to enhance athlete safety and oversight in combat sports after documented deaths.

Footballers face extreme heat stress at World Cup stadiums, necessitating a reevaluation of event timings and safety protocols.

Lifeguarding at the Olympics is a critical and demanding role that requires specialized training and skills.

Influencer culture can endanger participants in competitive events.

The prioritization of social media content over athlete safety in marathons is alarming.

Breanna Stewart and her wife received a homophobic death threat, highlighting ongoing issues of hate towards LGBTQ+ athletes.

Muriel Furrer is critically injured after a serious accident at the UCI World Championships, raising concerns from cycling officials.

A significant crash in the final stage impacted the peloton but did not alter the final general classification results.

Bucknell's investigation into Calvin Dickey Jr.'s death raises significant concerns about athlete safety and school protocols for managing sickle cell trait in athletes.

Extreme heat at the 2024 Paris Olympics may pose deadly risks, requiring improved rehydration and cooling plans for athletes and fans.