The sports scientist Lorcan Daly studies champion rowers over the age of 50 — including one who is 92. He found that rowers who took up the sport later in life could still reach elite performance ...

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NAGS HEAD, N.C. — Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas is a world-renowned sports scientist and expert physiologist who has been involved in the sport of swimming for decades, including work with USA Swimming, ...

During his years as a sports scientist for the NFL, Tom Zheng’s role included enhancing the performance of the athletes he worked with—seeking to optimize their physical and mental well-being. In his ...

As practice stretches into its second hour, fatigue shows across the court – shoulders slump, jump shots fall short and heart rates climb. But on the sideline, a small group isn’t watching the ...

Dr. Nerea Casal García is an athlete, personal coach, and injury readaptation specialist who last year completed a Ph.D. on observational analysis in elite sports. Today, she is a professor at the ...

In a world flooded with fitness fads and “quick-fix” workout plans, solid evidence can often get drowned out. Yet the science is clear: jogging for just five to ten minutes a day can lower your risk ...

John Brenkus, the beloved host and creator of ESPN’s Sport Science, tragically passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 53. A pioneer in sports broadcasting, Brenkus revolutionized how fans viewed ...

Until last spring, the Maple Leafs had employed a director of sports science and performance since 2015. Dan Hamilton / Imagn Images On the first day of June 2015, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced an ...