Public talk: How do you optimise the performance of Team GB athletes at the Olympics?
Start Date: 12 February 2025 6:00 pm
End Date: 12 February 2025 7:00 pm
Location: Anna Sutton 017, Exton Park
In preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, Team GB developed and launched a state-of-the-art high-performance facility in the heart of Rio, designed specifically to enhance the performance and medal potential of British athletes. This facility, known as the ‘Performance Lodge,’ was an essential component of Team GB’s operational setup during the Games. Exclusively available to Team GB athletes, it provided a dedicated space for training, dining, rest, recovery, and mental preparation, offering a refuge from the hectic Olympic Village environment. Since its inception, the ‘Performance Lodge’ has played a pivotal role in Team GB’s success.
In this presentation, Professor Paul Worsfold (University of Chester / UK Sports Institute), a member of the Performance Lodge team since 2016, will delve into the meticulous planning and specialised services that go into creating a high-performance environment. He will discuss how such a facility not only boosts athletes’ chances of winning medals but also supports their overall well-being during the Olympic Games.
Paul joined the sport and exercise science department at the University of Chester in 2005, he teaches across both undergraduate and postgraduate course and provides scientific research and consultancy for wide range of national and international sports teams, individuals and governing bodies. Paul is also Head of Sports Biomechanics at the UK Sports Institute where he leads the national delivery of biomechanical services to GB Olympic, Paralympic and Winter sports.
