The Scientist of Sprinting with JB Morin

This episode features a talented human performance researcher, Jean-Benoit Morin. JB as he is known is a professor in the Faculty of Sport Sciences at the Université Côte d’Azur, in Nice, France.  He is also a member of the Laboratory of Human Motor Function, Expertise Sport and Health. He serves as an associate researcher with the Sports Research Institute New-Zealand at Auckland University of Technology. JB obtained a Track & Field Coach National Diploma in 1998 and a Ph.D. in Human Locomotion and Performance in 2004. His field of research is mainly human locomotion and performance, with a specific interest in running biomechanics and maximal power movements. He has published many scientific articles, and he teaches locomotion and sports biomechanics. He is also a consultant for professional sports groups in soccer, basketball, rugby, sprinting, and other power-speed sports. He played soccer for 10 years, practiced and coached track and field (middle distance and 400m hurdles) for eight years, and he is now enjoying trail running, road cycling and triathlon. Enjoy!