On the occasion of the 30th Annual Congress of the ECSS, the Department for Life Quality Studies of the University of Bologna is organising a public lecture to introduce citizens to sport science.
"How Science Helps Win in Sport" is an event designed to show sports enthusiasts, coaches, athletes and curious minds how scientific research contributes to improving athletic performance, optimising training and preserving athlete health.
During the event, internationally recognised researchers and sports professionals will explain - through practical examples and accessible language - what sport sciences are and how they are applied in two sports where Italy excels at the global level: cycling and swimming.
Speakers
- Prof Samuele Marcora - University of Bologna - Department of Sciences for the Quality of Life, Member of the Scientific Commission of the Italian Cycling Federation
- Prof Maurizio Bertollo - "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara - Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, President of the Scientific Commission of the Italian Cycling Federation
- Dr Diego Bragato - Head of the Performance, Italian Cycling Federation; Technical Commissioner of the Women's National Track Team
- Prof Matteo Cortesi – University of Bologna - Department of Sciences for the Quality of Life, Consultant of the Italian Swimming Federation
- Dr Cesare Butini - Technical Director of the Italian Swimming Federation
- Prof Silvia Fantozzi - University of Bologna - Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marcon
Date: Monday, 30 June
Time: 19:00 - 20:30
Location: Cinema Fulgur, Corso d'Augusto, 162 Rimini
Admission: Free entry until capacity is reached, please register here
Language: This event will be held in Italian language only
This event is part of the official programme of ECSS Rimini 2025 and represents a unique opportunity to understand how science helps athletes reach the highest levels of performance.
