Patria Hume
Professor Patria Hume is a sports scientist and injury prevention expert at Auckland University of Technology. She is known for her research on athlete safety and has been vocal about the risks associated with high-impact sports, recently criticizing the controversial Runit Championship League for its potential to increase head and neck injuries. Hume advocates for evidence-based strategies to protect athletes and has called on event organizers and health authorities to rethink the promotion of dangerous sporting events.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 5 | 4.80 | 0.34% | +10% | 4,822,233 | 17,933 | $210,000 | 781$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 101,941 | $21,000,000 | 6,468$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,204 | $2,700,000 | 1,122$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,559 | $700,000 | 611$ |
| Australia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 17,241 | $1,380,000 | 933$ |
| Totals | 9 | 437,865,401 | 172,878 | $25,990,000 | 9,915$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Professor Patria Hume from Auckland University of Technology warned there was a high risk of brain injury or death.
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New Zealand:
Professor Patria Hume stated that Satterthwaite’s death was preventable.
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Switzerland:
Patria Hume is a sports scientist who criticized the dangerous nature of 'run it straight'.
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New Zealand:
Professor Patria Hume stated that the teenager's death was preventable and highlighted the risks of such activities.
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Australia:
Professor Patria Hume criticized the organizers of 'run it straight' events for prioritizing entertainment over athlete safety.
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United Kingdom:
Professor Patria Hume warned the public about the risk of injury and death from playing the sport.
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New Zealand:
Professor Patria Hume criticized the sport as a step backwards in athlete safety.
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New Zealand:
AUT professor and sports biomechanics expert Patria Hume called the sport a 'reckless and dangerous spectacle'.
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New Zealand:
Professor Patria Hume, a sports scientist and injury prevention expert at Auckland University of Technology, is also hitting out at the concept.
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