With the 2024 Paris Olympics fast approaching, bringing two and a half weeks of sporting wonder to our screens, behind the scenes, Team GB chief executive Andy Anson has been hard at work making sure the athletes have everything they need.
He tells Helen Pidd why teams not only wear ultra-high-tech wetsuits but also ballistae, why a good plumber will be essential, the importance of security guards and psychologists and why he’s revamping his boxing team – plus he gives advice on which players to look out for.
Sports Editor of The Guardian Sean Inglewas in Paris to talk about which events he’s most excited about, what records he thinks will be broken, and what surprises are in store.
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