Future of Sport: In conversation with Lord Sebastian Coe & John Bertrand

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Internationally recognised as leaders in sport, Victoria University in partnership with Loughborough University is excited to present this first event in our Future of Sport Series. Lord Sebastian Coe KBE Chancellor of Loughborough University, two-time gold medal-winning Olympian, President of World Athletics and accomplished politician, will join Australia’s own John Bertrand AO, Chair of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, President of Swimming Australia, multiple world champion, Australia II America’s Cup skipper and Olympic medallist, discussing all things Olympics in this current climate.

In what should have been an Olympic year and with Olympics between them both as administrators and athletes, no two individuals are better placed to discuss the impact on the Tokyo Olympics due to Covid-19. During the conversation they will discuss; the preparation required to deliver the Olympics and the planning and consideration around cancelling an event of this significance. They will explore themes around the impact on the legacy of the Olympics movement and the athletes, should the Olympic’s not go ahead as planned.

Moderated by, Professor Corinne Reid, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Victoria University, and former team psychologist for England Rugby and Australia’s Hockeyroos and Kookaburras, and Professor Tony Edwards, Dean for Loughborough University London, globally recognised Professor of International Management and esteemed Author, they will also discuss the need to manage athlete’s wellbeing and the disparity of preparation which has been impacted by different lockdown measures across the globe.

We are excited to announce Cate Campbell OAM, Australian Olympic Gold Medallist, and Montez Blair, USA track athlete and Loughborough University Alumnus will be joining the Future of Sport event from 6pm to discuss their experience with training and preperation following delay of major sporting event including the Tokyo Olympics.

Date: Thursday 10 September 2020

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm (AEST) or 8:00am – 9:30am (GMT+1)

RSVP closes: 12pm Wednesday 9 September 2020 (AEST)

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