Appointment of the Week - 18th February 2009

Written by Staff Reporter

Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Name: Gary Ryan
Appointment: Sports Development Officer – Elite, NUI Galway
Former Irish Olympian Gary Ryan has been appointed the new officer for Elite Sports Development at NUI Galway

Mr Ryan will take over this new position within the Sports and Recreation Unit of the university, providing support and assistance to individual elite performers and implementing performance development programmes, support services, such as sports science, strength and conditioning, and nutrition advice.

Mr Ryan is a former multiple Irish sprint record holder who represented Ireland at the Atlanta and Sydney Olympic Games. He has been the Director of Coaching for the Athletics Association of Ireland for the past three years.

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