The Life Scientific: Vicky Tolfrey on parasport research and childhood dreams of the Olympics

In the next few weeks The 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris, involving the world鈥檚 very best para athletes; and our director Professor Vicky Tolfrey is at the forefront of the science that makes their sporting dreams a reality.

Vicky has worked with stars from the worlds of wheelchair athletics, basketball, rugby and tennis, amongst others – and in 2017, became the first European recipient of the International Paralympic Committee’s prestigious Scientific Award.

Last month, Vicky was invited to the BBC Studios in London to record a podcast for BBC Radio 4's 'Life Scientific'. In this BBC Sounds podcast she tells Professor Jim Al-Khalili about her work with elite para athletes, her experiences at major international sporting events, and her childhood dreams of becoming an Olympian herself. 

For more on the episode and to listen to the podcast, visit the BBC Sounds website