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Catch up with our news and updates on the Olympian Health Cohort project.

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The report examines illnesses and injuries in more than 300 Olympians from 70 countries, representing over 50 sports.

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Do you want to help prevent injury and illness in elite athletes? Sign up to the IOC Olympian Health Cohort to improve our understanding of long-term athlete health.

New UKCCIIS partnership will focus on athlete health and injury prevention, drawing on long-standing research expertise at both institutions.

The IOC Olympians Health Cohort research study goes live Monday 8 August aiming to recruit Tokyo 2020/21 and Beijing 2022 Olympians to a long term follow up study.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote athletes’ safety and well-being, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), along with the University of Edinburgh, has launched the IOC Olympian Health Cohort, a new long-term research project aimed at reducing injuries and illnesses for elite athletes, and protecting their physical and mental health.