In elite sport, credibility isn’t given—it’s earned. When two of the most respected national athletic federations in the world, the French Athletics Federation (FFA) and England Athletics, choose to work with a technology provider, it signals something important: the solution meets the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and impact.
This trust reflects years of work at Ochy to merge biomechanics expertise, deep learning models, and real-world usability into a tool that makes meaningful improvements to athlete performance and injury prevention.
But why exactly do these federations trust Ochy?
Let’s break it down.
1. Scientific Accuracy That Matches Lab-Grade Assessments
For federations, precision is non-negotiable. Their athletes rely on biomechanical insights that must be measurable, repeatable, and validated.
Ochy’s AI-driven gait analysis is built on:
- Biomechanics expertise led by co-founder and physiotherapist Perrine Chapot, who spent nearly a decade conducting clinical and high-performance running assessments.
- Proprietary algorithms tested against gold-standard lab equipment.
- Side-view and back-view analysis that identifies key metrics such as knee extension, hip stability, overstride, cadence, and loading patterns.
For federations who must ensure athlete wellbeing and performance progression, the ability to trust every single metric is essential.
Ochy provides that reliability—without needing a lab or expensive motion-capture setup.
2. Making High-Quality Biomechanics Accessible to Every Athlete
Both federations share a mission: democratise performance tools, not reserve them for elite squads.
What made Ochy stand out is our ability to:
- Analyse biomechanics with only a smartphone camera
- Deliver assessments anytime, anywhere—track, field, indoors, outdoors
- Support both high-performance athletes and grassroots runners
Where traditional gait analysis is expensive and limited in availability, Ochy removes every barrier. A coach, physio, or club volunteer can capture data in seconds and receive actionable insights instantly.
For federations who manage thousands of athletes across hundreds of clubs, accessibility at scale is a game-changer.
3. Evidence-Based Insights That Reduce Injury Risk
Running remains one of the most injury-prone sports.
More than 70% of runners experience an injury each year—often due to avoidable biomechanical factors.
Ochy helps federations move from reactive injury management to proactive injury prevention, thanks to:
- Early detection of asymmetries or excessive joint loading
- Tailored strength and mobility recommendations
- Tracking over time to spot trends before problems develop
For federations responsible for athlete health, this isn’t a luxury—it’s a responsibility.
Ochy gives them a tool that supports medical teams, coaches, and performance staff with reliable insights.
4. Scalable Performance Improvement Across Clubs & Coaching Programs
Federations look for tools that adapt to various levels of coaching expertise.
Ochy offers:
- Clear, digestible explanations of biomechanical issues
- Visual comparisons to ideal technique
- Actionable steps to improve performance
- Historical progress tracking
A national federation can onboard hundreds of clubs with ease—providing a unified standard for gait analysis, strengthening their coaching frameworks.
This is one of the core reasons France and England recognised Ochy as a long-term partner.
5. Trust in Expertise, People, and Vision
Technology matters—but so does the team behind it.
Federations value that Ochy is built by:
- Former athletes who understand performance from the inside
- Biomechanics experts who ensure scientific rigour
- AI specialists who push forward state-of-the-art motion analysis
- A team whose mission is aligned with theirs: help runners run better, safer, and smarter
Working with Ochy means working with a partner who understands the sport, respects its demands, and continuously improves the product through research, user feedback, and collaboration with professionals.
Trust Built on Science, Scale, and Real-World Impact
The French Athletics Federation and England Athletics did not choose Ochy by accident. They chose Ochy because:
- The technology is accurate
- The insights are actionable
- The experience is accessible
- The team is credible
- And the mission is aligned with national sport development goals
As more organisations worldwide adopt AI-powered biomechanics, these partnerships signal a clear message:
Ochy is setting the new standard for gait analysis in modern athletics.
Building the Future of Running, Together
The partnerships with the French Athletics Federation and England Athletics reflect a shared commitment: elevate the running experience for every athlete, at every level. As federations continue to invest in tools that improve performance, reduce injuries, and empower coaches with evidence-based insights, Ochy stands as a key driver of this transformation.
England Athletics is committed to supporting innovation that genuinely benefits its community.
This is why they trust Ochy—and why both federations believe these collaborations will continue to elevate coaching, athlete development, and access to world-class biomechanics across their national ecosystems.
At Ochy, we are proud to support this mission. And we are just getting started.Together, we are building the future of running.