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The latest global sporting events news from Loughborough University.

Global sporting events press releases

athletes on the starting line in an open water swim race

Research reveals health risks caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during open water competitions

28 November 2024

Colleagues with Loughborough University's new para sport strategy

Loughborough University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

30 October 2024

Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University’s Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University’s Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, Loughborough’s Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and Loughborough University announce landmark strategic partnership

an athlete crosses the finish line

“When I crossed the line with the tape in my hands, I was like ‘wow, I’ve done it!’” – Cassandre Beaugrand reflects on Paris gold medal (VIDEO)

12 September 2024

Our global sporting events experts

Dr Andrea Geurin

Professor of Sport Business, Director of the Institute for Sport Business

Dr Anthony Papathomas

Dr Anthony Papathomas

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Dr Dale Esliger

Dr Dale Esliger

Reader in Digital Health

Iuliana Hartescu

Dr Iuliana Hartescu

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Jamie Barker

Dr Jamie Barker

Reader in Applied Sport and Performance Psychology

Dr Jamie Kenyon

Senior Lecturer in Sport Management

Dr Jon Farmer stood in front of a cabinet of sports equipment

Dr Jon Farmer

Lecturer in Engineering Design, Deputy Director of Professional Training.

Dr Kerry Glendon

Dr Kerry Glendon

Lead Physiotherapist for Hockey and Doctoral Researcher

Dr Lee Taylor

Reader in Exercise & Environmental Physiology, Director of Partnerships & International Engagement

Dr Mark Burnley

Dr Mark Burnley

Senior Lecturer

Dr Mark Doidge

Reader in Sociology of Sport

Dr Matthew Pain

Reader in Biomechanics

Richard Blagrove

Dr Rich Blagrove

Senior Lecturer in Physiology

Russell Seymour

Dr Russell Seymour

Senior Enterprise Fellow for the Institute for Sport Business

Dr Sam Allen

Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics

Verity Postlethwaite

Dr Verity Postlethwaite

Lecturer in Strategic Event Management

Dr Andy Harland

Professor Andy Harland

Professor in Sports Technology

Professor Claire Warden

Professor Claire Warden

Professor of Performance and Physical Culture

Professor David Fletcher

Senior Lecturer in Performance Psychology and Management

Professor Jonathan Folland

Professor of Neuromuscular Performance

Professor Massimiliano Zecca

Professor of Healthcare Technology

Professor Paul Downward

Professor of Economics

Professor Sophia Jowett

Professor of Psychology

Professor Vicky Tolfrey

Professor of Applied Disability Sport

Global sporting events videos

How Paris gold can inspire the next generation of triathletes - Cass Beaugrand

Guide to Paralympic classification

Expert Comment: Why wheelchair rugby is called 'Murderball'

Training week of a Paralympian

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