Vicky Tolfrey

Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport at Loughborough University, a hub for elite para-sport research. She has worked with numerous Paralympic athletes and is the first European recipient of the International Paralympic Committee’s prestigious Scientific Award.

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Nov 25, 2024 • 26min

The Life Scientific - Vicky Tolfrey

Vicky Tolfrey, Director of the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport, shares her inspiring journey from aspiring Olympian to a leading sports scientist for para-athletes. She discusses her early influences, including her father's coaching and a pivotal injury. Vicky delves into her research on wheelchair athletes, innovations in training, and the fascinating parallels between para-sports and Formula One. As she prepares for the Paris 2024 Paralympics, her insights on athlete welfare and cutting-edge technology reveal the future of disability sport.

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