Suzanna Russell
Suzy Russell is a postdoctoral research fellow investigating mental fatigue and recovery in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport. In 2020, Suzy completed her PhD, titled ‘Mental Fatigue in Elite Sport’ at the University of Queensland in partnership with the Queensland Academy of Sport and Netball Australia. Prior to this, Suzy undertook a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, where her Honours project investigated hydration and physiological strain in V8 Supercar drivers. Having held various research positions working with novel recovery technologies in both elite athletes and clinical populations, Suzy has a strong interest in improving athletic performance, particularly in team sport.
Suzy is an Accredited Sports Scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia, and has previously worked as a performance analyst with the Queensland Firebirds and Brisbane Lions. Suzy continues to engage with research that works to improve training and competition practices in elite athletes with a focus on mental fatigue and recovery.