The Olympic Games represent a pinnacle of sporting achievements. For many athletes, they are the culmination of years of rigorous training, intense competition and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But after the medals have been awarded and the closing ceremony completed, what happens next? For many Olympians, the period following the Games can be as […]
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“Everything about it is personal. The sport has taught me to look at myself objectively, identify flaws and find ways to overcome them. It’s addictive”, Christien said. At just 12 years old, Christien was already making waves in the swimming world. With his impressive speed, he quickly rose to rank number 6 in his
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At Prorizon, we understand that peak performance is built on the foundations of both physical and mental fitness. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have evidenced our belief, showcasing that the world’s highest-performing athletes are increasingly including their mental health as an essential component of their training. This year’s Games have not only portrayed extraordinary athletic
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About Carl Langan Evans Carl Langan-Evans is no stranger to combat sports, having won a gold medal at the Junior Olympics while serving as a Sports Scholar at LJMU from 2004 to 2008. Inspired by the support he received during his athletic journey, Carl transitioned into the world of sports science, completing a Master’s degree
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As the days get longer and the weather warms up, we’re excited to share updates and achievements from the past few months. We’ve been hard at work, making strides in our mission to empower young people, starting with athletes, to take control of their health and well-being. Product Development We launched Version 2 of our
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In a significant step towards advancing student well-being, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has announced a new partnership with health-tech startup Prorizon. This collaboration is set to optimise the support provided to first-year sports science students and dual-career athletes at LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, in order to enhance their academic experience and potential.
Ali Jawad at Commonwealth Games 2018 About Ali Jaward Ali Jawad is a British powerlifter who competes in the -59kg class. Born in Lebanon, Ali’stalent for powerlifting was discovered back in 2005 when he was just 16 years old. On the eve of his Paralympic debut in Beijing 2008, Ali fell ill. He still competed,
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Accelerator News We were successful in applying to be one of the teams on the Jump Accelerator for sport technology start-ups, which kicked off in April 2023 with an in-person event at the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. It was an 8-week programme, with weekly sessions on building a successful start-up, team mentoring sessions and fireside
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As a water polo player and senior lecturer, Katie Hesketh has had great success in the water polo, both nationally and internationally. At 28 years old, she’s already accomplished much – representing Great Britain and playing for the City of Liverpool water polo club. To Katie, water polo is more than just a game. It’s
From High Performance to High Impact: A Water Polo Athlete’s Journey Read More »
Welcome to our April update. We are excited to share our latest news with you, about our beta app launch, new partnerships, athlete stories, funding and development and our team. Beta App launch and partnerships We are delighted to announce the launch of our beta app with athletes in the UK, EU, and USA. We
