Awards:2002: Doctor of Science (UCT), , 2002: International Cannes Grand Prix Award, , 2008: Order of Mapungubwe (Silver), , 2011: honorary doctorate, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, , 2012: Lifetime Achievement Award (South Africa's NRF), , 2014: South Africa Medal (gold) (S2A3)
Fields:Exercise physiology
Known for:Central governor Theory of Fatigue, Hyponatremia research, The "Noakes Diet"
Alma mater:University of Cape Town, Diocesan College