Episode #23 - Dr George Wilson from Jockey to Sports Scientist and Nutritionist

Episode #23 - Dr George Wilson from Jockey to Sports Scientist and Nutritionist

Author: PRP Supplements September 25, 2020 Duration: 37:09
Dr George Wilson is a researcher at Liverpool John Moores University as well as a sports scientist and nutritionist who has previously worked with Blackburn Rovers, Tranmere Rovers, numerous combat athletes and, more recently, professional horse racing jockeys. As well as publishing numerous research outputs, George has been fundamental in evoking change across the professional horse racing industry. From culture changes to rule changes, George has truly been a pioneer in this field. In this episode, we discuss;

- How George got into horse racing
- How he worked his way up to be a professional jockey
- Why he maybe wasn't your 'typical' jockey
- The controversial headline that made national news
- The biggest lessons he's learnt during his time in the sport

As much as anything else, George is amazingly down to earth and a humble human being. If you enjoy the episode, make sure to subscribe, hit the like and share buttons on social media, or just pass it on with good old fashioned word of mouth.

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