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18 May 2018
Real-world impact in High Performance Sport
Commonwealth Games heroes the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens are working with sports scientists at the University of Waikato Adams High Performance Centre in Mount Maunganui. ... more
14 May 2018
Life after elite sports?
Our highest performing sports stars can become consumed by their roles as elite athletes, and Dr Christina Ryan is examining if it is good for them or their sports. ... more
19 Apr 2018
Gold Coast medal glory
University of Waikato students and alumni brought home two gold medals, two silvers and a bronze from the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. ... more
09 Feb 2018
A Halberg for a Hillary scholar
Cyclist Ellesse Andrews is a world champion on the track and now she's a Halberg winner and Sir Edmund Hillary scholar. ... more
29 Aug 2017
Let me hear your body talk
We sat down with Dr Matt Driller to discuss the importance of post-training recovery for gym-goers and athletes alike. ... more
23 Aug 2016
Women aren't small men: Myth busting female sports performance
University of Waikato Senior Research Fellow, Dr Stacy Sims, is changing attitudes in the sport science field. Her research addresses female physiology and how this influences athletic performance. ... more
04 Aug 2016
Waikato researchers influence IOC decision
There'll be more action sports at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, thanks in part to two Waikato University academics. ... more