Patria Hume
Professor Patria Hume is a sports scientist and injury prevention expert at Auckland University of Technology. She is known for her research on athlete safety and has been vocal about the risks associated with high-impact sports, recently criticizing the controversial Runit Championship League for its potential to increase head and neck injuries. Hume advocates for evidence-based strategies to protect athletes and has called on event organizers and health authorities to rethink the promotion of dangerous sporting events.
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Recent news mentions
Professor Patria Hume expressed her sadness over Shane Christie’s death and noted his communication with her regarding brain health.
Father of CTE victim Billy Guyton slams NZ Rugby after Shane Christie’s sudden death
New Zealand· 2025-08-27
Professor Patria Hume warned about the risks of severe brain injury in high impact sports.
Former Kiwis NRL player Kevin Proctor suffers ‘serious brain injury’, seizure in Dubai ‘run it straight’ boutNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Professor Patria Hume, sports scientist and injury prevention expert at Auckland University of Technology, said earlier that Satterthwaite’s death was preventable.
Runit Championship League’s $200k ‘run it straight’ final venue shifted from Auckland to Middle EastNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Professor Patria Hume from Auckland University of Technology warned there was a high risk of brain injury or death.
Teen’s death sparks calls to ban viral head-on tackle game inspired by American football’s biggest hits
United States· 2025-05-30
Professor Patria Hume stated that Satterthwaite’s death was preventable.
Government seeks advice on what action to take against ‘run it straight’ sport amid calls to ban itNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Patria Hume is a sports scientist who criticized the dangerous nature of 'run it straight'.
19-jähriger Neuseeländer stirbt bei viraler Challenge
Switzerland· 2025-05-27
Professor Patria Hume stated that the teenager's death was preventable and highlighted the risks of such activities.
Runit Championship League’s $200k Auckland final blocked from major stadiumNew Zealand· 2025-05-27Professor Patria Hume criticized the organizers of 'run it straight' events for prioritizing entertainment over athlete safety.
NZ teenager dies from dangerous collision game
Australia· 2025-05-27Professor Patria Hume warned the public about the risk of injury and death from playing the sport.
New Zealand teenager dies after tackle game linked to viral Run It Straight challenge | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-05-27
Professor Patria Hume criticized the sport as a step backwards in athlete safety.
Runit Championship League event winner says $20k cash prize ‘gives us a head start’ in lifeNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
AUT professor and sports biomechanics expert Patria Hume called the sport a 'reckless and dangerous spectacle'.
Two controversial Auckland ‘run it straight’ events cancelled after backlashNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Professor Patria Hume, a sports scientist and injury prevention expert at Auckland University of Technology, is also hitting out at the concept.
Local charity urging Auckland officials to stop controversial Runit Championship LeagueNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
