Gerard Hartmann

Gerard Hartmann (born 1960 or 1961)[1] is a physical therapist based in Limerick, Ireland.[2] Previously competing as a triathlete,[3] Hartmann was the Irish national triathlon champion on several occasions in the 1980s and early 1990s.[4][5] As a physiotherapist, he has worked with a number of Olympic athletes.[6] He was also reportedly "consulted by Nike" on the design of the Nike Free running shoe.[7]

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  3. ^ "Who is Gerard Hartmann?". independent.ie. Independent News & Media. 28 August 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Hell founder in hall of fame". limerickpost.ie. Limerick Post. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Interview With Olympic Physical Therapist Gerard Hartmann". ironman.com. 30 March 2001. Archived from the original on 20 October 2006.
  6. ^ "Stars drop by for Hartmann's launch" (PDF). Limerick Leader. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2023 – via limerickcity.ie.
  7. ^ "Kick Off Your Shoes and Run Awhile". nytimes.com. New York Times. 23 June 2005. Retrieved 19 June 2023. Gerard Hartmann, an exercise physiologist in Limerick, Ireland [..] was consulted by Nike on the Free's design