Summary
UK Sport chairman Nick Webborn emphasized the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) to help Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic teams maintain their success in upcoming competitions. He highlighted the potential uses of AI for athlete protection, talent identification, and injury prevention. The goal is to boost performance and convert more silver medals into gold.
Key Facts
- Great Britain won five swimming medals at the Paris Olympics in 2024.
- UK Sport wants to use AI to protect athletes from online abuse and to help with talent identification and injury prevention.
- Team GB's latest Olympic performance matched their 2012 medal count but fell in rankings.
- The British Paralympic team consistently ranks second behind China in the medal table.
- Collaboration between Olympic and Paralympic sports in the UK is improving.
- UK Sport has invested £330 million for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
- The focus is on both winning medals and improving athlete welfare.
- Webborn insists on balancing medal success with athletes' well-being and life after sports.
