Gerard Hartmann

Gerard Hartmann (born ) is a physical therapist based in Limerick, Ireland. Previously competing as a triathlete, Hartmann was the Irish national triathlon champion on several occasions in the 1980s and early 1990s. As a physiotherapist, he has worked with a number of Olympic athletes. He was also reportedly "consulted by Nike" on the design of the Nike Free running shoe.

Associated athletes Athletes with whom Hartmann has reportedly worked include: Colin Jackson - Welsh former sprint and hurdling athlete Khalid Khannouchi - former marathon world record holder Sonia O'Sullivan - 5000m Athens Olympic silver medalist Henry Shefflin - Kilkenny hurler Keith Wood - rugby international