Entitled „The Future of Women’s Health in Sport”, the conference will bring together leading researchers, physicians and sports medicine specialists to discuss the latest evidence on female athlete health in endurance and ultra-endurance sports.
Key topics include
- Mental health in female ultra-endurance athletes
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
- Pelvic floor health, pregnancy and return to running
- Presentation of the 2026 Ultra Sports Science International Research Programme
The scientific programme features internationally recognised speakers including:
- Prof. Volker Scheer
- Prof. David Baud
- Rich Stennett
- Dr Mabliny Thuany
- Dr Patrick Basset
The conference will take place on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Le Majestic Conference Centre in Chamonix, during the UTMB Mont-Blanc week.
Supported by UTMB Group, this event will also mark the launch of a large-scale international research initiative focusing on women’s health in ultra-endurance sports.
Attendance is free upon registration.
Media representatives are warmly invited to attend the conference and meet the speakers.
Practical Information
The Future of Women’s Health in Sport
Thursday, August 27, 2026
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Le Majestic Conference Centre Chamonix-Mont-Blanc – France
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