Colin Griffin

Colin Griffin works as a strength and conditioning coach at the Sports Surgery Clinic (SSC) in Dublin, where he is Clinic Lead for Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation. His role involves managing a clinical team and treating complex lower limb injuries. Combined with his clinical role, he is currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Côte d’Azur in France investigating Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation and lower limb biomechanics. 

Colin has been working at the SSC since 2014. He is a former Irish international athlete who competed at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games in the 50km Walk. Since retiring from his race walking career in 2013, Colin has been a regular participant in domestic road races with a marathon PB of 2.23.00 and half marathon 68.51. He also provides strength and conditioning support to some leading Irish athletes and coaches a number of distance runners.