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After a long academic career in the UK, Prof. Marcora moved to Bologna full-time in 2020. His interdisciplinary research integrates physiology and psychology to understand human performance. Professor Marcora has authored numerous high-impact scientific publications on physical and mental fatigue, endurance performance, and football, and is among the most cited sport scientists worldwide. He has also published research in clinical fields (rheumatology, nephrology, and nutrition) and in 2025 served as President of the annual European College of Sport Science congress. Professor Marcora has consulted for various organizations, including CONI, FIGC, Italian Cycling Federation, Juventus, Arsenal, Bath Rugby, Benetton Rugby, MAPEI Sport, Honda Racing Corporation, and ASICS. He conducted research for the British Ministry of Defence and is a member of NATO study groups. Passionate about American football, weight training, and motorcycles, in 2013 he rode a BMW GS1200 from London to Beijing to study fatigue in motorcyclists. Since 2024, he has been a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
