Gerard Hartmann

Gerard Hartmann (born 1961 (age 42)) 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
 * Paula Radcliffe - former marathon world record holder
 * Khalid Khannouchi - former marathon world record holder
 * Sonia O'Sullivan - 5000m Athens Olympic silver medalist
 * Henry Shefflin - Kilkenny hurler
 * Keith Wood - rugby international