Professor of sports biomechanics. Former National Gymnastics coach. Expert in the coaching biomechanics interface, sports medicine and injury prevention.
Cardiff, UK
Joined July 2012
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Thank you for the invite to present our work, had a great time at the conference. Privilege to be working with Prof Karl Newell and Dr Genevieve Williams. Motor control and biomechanics application to sport #ISBS2019
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Huge congratulations to the men’s senior and junior gymnasts selected for the 2024 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Italy.
Have fun guys! 🤩
Great to be invited as a VIP to @BritGymnastics 2024 National Champs. As a member of FIG education commission, BG Coach educator and @CardiffMetCSSHS. Great research and support work building to the Olympics Congratulations to @lizzielewis8 on your award !!! Outstanding.
Can’t go far in sport without meeting @CardiffMetCSSHS staff old and new…. Great to see our love of gymnastics bringing us together at tonight’s @BritGymnastics celebrations! #British2024 @IrwinGareth @cardiffmet @CSSHSBiomech @CardiffMetSM
Really sorry to hear of Dr John Pugh passing away, he was a true gentleman and amazing man
Prof Gareth Irwin, FISBS retweeted
We're sending our condolences to the family of Dr John Pugh, who passed last week.
John was a former Pro-Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Cardiff Met RFC for over 30 years. His passion for rugby shaped the university's rugby programme & built a legacy that will never be forgotten.
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Are you interested in exploring the interface between biomechanics, motor learning and physical preparation? Come and study for a PhD with me and @IrwinGareth @Hans_von_Lieres @WelshAthletics
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Fully funded PhD opportunities in Sports Biomechanics, Motor Control and Strength and Conditioning biomch-l.isbweb.org/forum/bi…
Collaboration with @WelshAthletics @CardiffMetCSSHS we have 2 PhD opportunities in S&C & biomechanics: developing pathways of skill development & physical preparation to enhance athletic performance. 4-yr bursary £18,622 pa (23/24 rate) plus tuition fees (EU/UK rate)
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New Article Alert 🚨 Our research paper exploring the evolving high bar longswing has been accepted in @JSportsSci and is Open Access @cardiffmet. 🤸♂️
Professor Karl Newell
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Read here ⬇️
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ALT Journal article abstract for the publication titled "The evolving high bar longswing in elite gymnastics of three age groups", authored by Sophie Burton, Prof Karl Newell, Dr Tim Excell, Dr Genevieve Williams and Prof Gareth Irwin.
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RIP Michael Turvey m.youtube.com/watch?v=ocZzrI…
Very Sad to hear of Dr. Michael Turvey passing
RIP to Dr. Michael Turvey… an intellectual pioneer and wonderful mentor to so many. echovita.com/us/obituaries/c…
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The outtakes of NASA astronauts trying to walk on the moon are amazing.
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xitter.cf/WailQ/status/130107338… Just dropping this here ......
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Octopus arm muscle biomechanics always gets a retweet…
New position available in Italy! 🇮🇹👇
The group of Dr. Letizia Zullo at the Bioinspired Soft Robotics Center of the Italian Institute of Technology (Genova, Italy) has a fellow position available for graduate students or Post-docs.
More info: esbiomech.org/postdoc-positi…
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One down and one to go! Having a great time @E_C_S_S representing @McrInstSport!
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Next 4 forwards to have re-signed for this season- Harvey @newbridgepe , Charlie @IrwinGareth @IslwynHighSport @IslwynHigh , Jaiden and A-Jay @newbridgepe #Vikings #Under13s #ReSigned #NewbridgeOnFire – at Abercarn, Wales
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I really enjoyed being part of the REDS symposium @E_C_S_S with @madigan_sharon @jlAreta @AnnaMelin4 , Karsten Köhler, Monica Torstveit & the amazing Naama Constantini! A big shout out to @AC_Hackney for his work in male athletes & @CLESpoSci for the best panel question!
