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Runners Wanted for Research Study
Researchers in the Bowerman Sports Science Center affiliated with the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon are seeking runners for a study investigating the effects of Marathon training on bone adaptation.
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Alliance at Oregon Highlighted in UO Sesquicentennial Coverage
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance is highlighted in Oregon News’ look at 11 UO breakthroughs that have shaped the university and the world, under “Advancing peak performance.”
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Knight Campus Research Featured in Oregon Historical Society Exhibit Celebrating UO's 150th Anniversary
Knight Campus initiatives, including the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon, are prominently featured in a new Oregon Historical Society exhibit marking 150 years of the University of Oregon
Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) Annual Salute event on October 21 in New York City.Left to Right: Emily Kraus (Stanford), Bob Guldberg, Greg Myer (Emory), Billy Jean King, Clara Wu, Kate Ackerman (Women’s Health, Sports, and Performance Medical)
Guldberg attends ceremony honoring Clara Wu Tsai
Knight Campus Executive Director Robert Guldberg was on hand as the Women’s Sports Foundation presented Clara Wu Tsai with its Billie Jean King Leadership Award.
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Call for Achilles Tendinopathy Study Participants

Researchers in the Bowerman Sports Science Center affiliated with the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance at Oregon are seeking tendinopathic participants, as well as control group subjects, for a study on the relationship between Achilles tendon loading and fluid transport.

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Peak Oregon

The University of Oregon announces Peak Oregon, a Partnership to Supercharge Sports with Science. The $5 million lead gift will unite scientists, engineers, clinicians, and performance experts in translating research into real-world results starting with Oregon's student-athletes and expanding to athletes at all skills and ages.

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Why a torn Achilles may heal so slowly
Research from the Willett Lab suggests poor lymphatic drainage, not just limited blood supply, may help explain why Achilles tendon injuries heal so poorly.
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The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
Wu Tsai Alliance at Oregon researcher Chris Minson was featured in Associated Press coverage of how marathons and runners are adapting to a warming climate.
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Mike Hahn Breaks Down the Dynamics of Free Kicks and Penalty Kicks

Mike Hahn, associate director of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, discusses the dynamics behind free kicks and penalty kicks, which have become some of the most exciting and nail-biting moments in year's World Cup. 

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Mike Hahn Explains Why World Cup Pitches Feel Strange Underfoot

Mike Hahn, associate director of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, discusses soccer biomechanics and why the 2026 World Cup pitches may feel unusual underfoot for athletes.