Gerard Hartmann

Gerard Hartmann is a physical therapist based in Limerick, Ireland. Previously competing as a triathlete, Hartmann was the Irish national triathlon champion on several occasions in the 1980s and early 1990s. As a physiotherapist, he has worked with a number of Olympic athletes. He was also reportedly "consulted by Nike" on the design of the Nike Free running shoe.

Associated athletes

Athletes with whom Hartmann has reportedly worked include:

Colin Jackson - Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete
Paula Radcliffe - former marathon world record holder
Khalid Khannouchi - former marathon world record holder
Sonia O'Sullivan - 5000m Athens Olympic silver medalist
Henry Shefflin - Kilkenny hurler
Keith Wood - rugby international