Jul 23 2024 30 mins
Dr. Iain Hunter is not only a sports scientist and biomechanics professor at BYU, he is also a steeplechase biomechanist for USA Track and Field. He works with distance runners, focusing heavily on the "Super Shoe". He isn’t just a scientist, but a runner in his own right. In 2023 he was #1 in the world in his age group for the marathon and has a personal best time of 2 hours and 20 minutes. Dr. Hunter talks about the science of running, super shoes, and what makes the athletes from BYU headed to the Games unique.