2021 news
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Triple medal delight for Hansson on final day
Louise Hansson capped a stunning 2021 FINA World Championships with a further three medals on the final day of action in Abu Dhabi.
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Hansson secures brave bronze in Abu Dhabi
Loughborough’s Louise Hansson added to her personal medal haul at the 2021 FINA World Championships with a fine third-place finish in the Women’s 50m Backstroke
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Hansson wins stunning gold in Women’s 100m Backstroke
Louise Hansson capped a stunning night at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships by winning a glorious gold in the Women’s 100m Backstroke.
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Hansson part of Sweden world record in Women’s 200m Medley Relay
Loughborough’s Louise Hansson produced a storming swim as Sweden clocked an equal world record to win the Women’s 200m Medley Relay at the 2021 FINA World Championships.
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Auböck wins thrilling title at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships
Loughborough swimmer Felix Auböck became only the second-ever Austrian to claim a world short course title with a stunning 400m freestyle performance at the FINA World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
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Hutchinson departs Peter Harrison Centre for key role with British Paralympic Association
Colleagues from Loughborough University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) are wishing Dr Michael Hutchinson the very best as he embarks on a new challenge with the British Paralympic Association (BPA).
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Loughborough athletes bring back European Cross Country Medals
Loughborough athletes contributed excellently to Great Britain and Northern Ireland's medal haul at the European Cross Country Championships in Dublin this weekend.
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Lightning Netball pre-season fixture update
Loughborough Lightning have made the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s pre-season game against Manchester Thunder.
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Loughborough Badminton win five medals at English Under-19 National Championships
Loughborough Badminton turned on the style at this weekend’s English Under-19 National Championships in Milton Keynes, bringing home a total of five medals.
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Loughborough to host Team England ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Athletes, coaches, and practitioners from Team England will use Loughborough University as an immersion camp ahead of next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Lightning six to represent GB Women’s British Wheelchair Basketball
Loughborough Lightning will have a strong presence in GB Women’s British Wheelchair Basketball squad for the upcoming 2021 European Championships in Madrid, Spain.
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Guest appointed as new Lightning Cricket Head Coach
Loughborough Sport is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Guest as the new Head Coach of Lightning Cricket.
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Loughborough research project shapes UK Sport pregnancy guidance
Academics at Loughborough University have helped shape ground-breaking pregnancy guidance from UK Sport – the first of its kind to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sport governing bodies.
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Five Loughborough athletes selected for Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Five Loughborough-linked athletes have been selected to compete for Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Dublin next month (12th December).
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Loughborough powerlifter Broome wins another medal
Loughborough student Olivia Broome added to her growing sporting reputation by breaking a junior world record at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Riakporhe defeats Durodola to set up world title fight
Richard Riakporhe secured a shot at the WBC world title after beating fellow cruiserweight Olanrewaju Durodola in convincing fashion at Wembley Arena this weekend.
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Huge medal haul for Loughborough Swimming as records tumble in Sheffield
Loughborough swimmers produced a sensational performance at the BUCS Short Course Championships in Sheffield this weekend with the team once again crowned Men’s, Women’s, and overall Champions.
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Sara Francis-Bayman to take leave of absence from Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning Netball’s Sara Francis-Bayman will temporarily step down as Lightning Head Coach and Director of Netball as she embarks on an 18-month leave of absence, it was revealed today.
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Loughborough hockey players receive U-21 international call up
Three Loughborough students have been called up to England Hockey’s squad for the upcoming Junior Women’s World Cup in South Africa.
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Loughborough’s Steward shines in England victory
Loughborough University student Freddie Steward impressed once again as England Men’s rugby side beat Australia 32-15 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Double medal delight for Loughborough’s Vazaios
Loughborough swimmer Andreas Vazaios completed a stunning weekend at the European Short Course Championships in Russia, winning gold and silver across two events.
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Hamer and Fitzpatrick complete stellar Loughborough line-up
Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has completed its roster for the 2022 season with the marquee signings of ParalympicsGB stars Jude Hamer and Siobhan Fitzpatrick.
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Great Britain pair strengthen Lightning’s squad
Great Britain duo Niamh Horan and Holly Lounds have become the latest high-profile signings to join Loughborough Lightning’s Wheelchair Basketball side.
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Loughborough pair make international rugby debuts
Loughborough alumnus Thibaud Flament (International Business 2019) made his debut for the France national senior rugby team on 6 November 2021 in their match against Argentina.
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ParalympicsGB stars sign for Lightning
Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball can confirm that ParalympicsGB stars Robyn Love and Lucy Robinson will be joining the club for the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
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Whyte and Speirs bolster Lightning side
Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has bolstered its side for the upcoming Women’s Premier League campaign with the signings of Lynsey Speirs and Jess Whyte.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball reveal first squad members
Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has revealed the first two members of its brand-new team ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
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Loughborough research shapes Mind’s future learnings
Research conducted by colleagues from Loughborough University has helped shape mental health charity Mind’s invaluable work in the physical activity sector.
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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament
Loughborough Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.
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Lightning Cricket announce contracted players for next campaign
Lightning Cricket has announced its retained list for the 2022 season with Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Lucy Higham, and Bethan Ellis all returning to the side.
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New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools
A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.
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Top athletes struggled for motivation during lockdown – study finds
A new global study has revealed that elite-level athletes suffered low motivation during movement restrictions (e.g. lockdowns) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Student cyclists impress on the global stage
Loughborough’s Joe Truman and Sophie Capewell turned on the style at Senior European Track Championships as the pair’s performances secured their places for the Track World Championships.
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Bennett joins Loughborough as Lead Endurance Coach
Loughborough University has announced Kyle Bennett as its new athletics Lead Endurance Coach.
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Nine Loughborough students on British Athletics World Class Plan
Nine current Loughborough Scholars have this week been offered a place on the British Athletics World Class Plan (WCP) for the 2021/2022 season.
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Loughborough Sport gives motorsport riders the edge
British Superbike riders supported by Loughborough Sport completed their season in style this weekend at Brands Hatch.
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England defender Williams completes Lightning move
Vitality Rose defender Fran Williams has joined Loughborough Lightning for 2022 VNSL (Vitality Netball Superleague) campaign.
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Researchers publish recommendations to enhance diversity of UK’s sports coaches
Researchers from Loughborough University have outlined a series of recommendations to enhance the diversity of sport coaches across the UK.
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England U21s stars confirmed as Lightning Netball’s penultimate signings
Loughborough Lightning Netball have revealed their penultimate signings for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with England U21s stars Ella Bowen and Emma Thacker joining the side.
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Pathway prospects bolster Lightning squad
Rising stars Clara Miles and Georgie Brock-Taylor have become the latest signings in Loughborough Lightning’s 2022 line up as they near the end of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window.
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Loughborough Professor awarded for services to Para sport
Loughborough University researcher Professor Vicky Tolfrey has been recognised for contributions in science in Para sports by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
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South Africa International Vimbela set to join Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning have revealed their first new signing ahead of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with South African Zanele Vimbela joining the ranks.
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Lightning’s leading scorer returns to the fold for 2022
Loughborough Lightning have strengthened their roster with confirmation and the welcome return of the Vitality Netball Superleague’s (VNSL) leading goal scorer, Mary Cholhok.
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Six Lightning players selected for Red Roses squad
Lightning forward Sadia Kabeya has been called up to the England Red Roses side for the first time.
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Auboeck wins bronze in Budapest
Loughborough swimmer Felix Auboeck secured a hard-fought bronze medal at the FINA World Cup in Budapest.
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In-form Hansson wins hat-trick of medals in Berlin
Loughborough swimmer Louise Hansson produced an outstanding performance at this weekend’s FINA World Cup in Berlin to bring home a trio of medals.
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England U21s stars bolster Lightning Netball’s 2022 side
Loughborough Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side.
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Young defensive duo Haynes and Harvey commit to Lightning Netball for 2022
Loughborough Lightning Netball have today bolstered their 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad with the welcome return of Alice Harvey and Jess Haynes.
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Alumnus Ralph appointed new England and GB women's hockey coach
Loughborough University alumnus David Ralph has been promoted to become the new head coach of the Great Britain and England women's hockey teams.
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Lightning Netball's fantastic four return for more
Loughborough Lightning kick started the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today with confirmation that four Vitality Roses will return to the Loughborough University based side for the 2022 season.
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Lightning Strikes Spark a Win with Record Lightning Partnership
Lightning team (360 for 6) finish the Rachael Heyhoe flint trophy on a high as they beat Sparks (296 for 6) with a Lightning record 207-run sister partnership.
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Lightning Cricket: A 2020-21 Season Recap
Five months since the Women's Domestic Elite Competition began, we look back at the Lightning team's completed season.
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Loughborough takes prestigious University of the Year for Sport honour for the third time
Loughborough has been named University of the Year for Sport by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
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Lightning Rugby joins forces with Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership between the Club and Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints, centred on women’s rugby.
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British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship set to return for 2021
Loughborough Lightning are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship will return in October 2021 with Loughborough Lightning looking to defend their 2019 title.
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From Buckinghamshire Junior Cricket to The Hundred
Lightning's Ella Claridge speaks on her time as a Trent Rockets player in The Hundred and her move to Lightning's Senior Squad.
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Lightning vs Southern Vipers
Lightning take on Southern Vipers in the final game of the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
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Actiph Water becomes Loughborough Sport’s official water partner
Loughborough Sport is pleased to announce that Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water provider, Actiph Water, has become its new official water partner.
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Lightning vs Central Sparks
Lightning came into the game having carried over the positives from the previous performance against South-East Stars just 48 hours before.
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Lightning vs South East Stars
South-East Stars batters too strong for Lightning
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Strong late season performances from Loughborough at Manchester International
As the Loughborough International is the traditional season opener in May, the Manchester International in mid-August has started to cement itself as the summer season closer.
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Turkish Tennis Federation partners with Loughborough University in extending international scale-out of tennis parent programme
The Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF) has joined forces with Loughborough University, The International Tennis Federation (ITF - the world governing body for tennis), and the LTA (the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain) to deliver a national programme of parent education and support for parents of young tennis hopefuls in their nation.
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Lightning’s Sara Francis-Bayman joins Scottish Thistles as Assistant Coach
Loughborough Lightning netball Head Coach Sara Francis-Bayman will join Scottish Thistles’ coaching team as it steps up its preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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John Steele - Loughborough Sport’s Olympic Games
A Games like no other. The Olympic Games has weathered many challenges over its long history, but none quite like Tokyo 2020.
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Bateson joins Trent Rockets for The Hundred
Loughborough University’s Jon Bateson will team up with the Trent Rockets for this summer’s inaugural Hundred cricket competition.
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Sports Minister visits UKAD’s new HQ at Loughborough University: a Midlands powerhouse for sport
With a week to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston MP, visited the new HQ for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) at Loughborough University.
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Loughborough success at European U23 Championships
Loughborough Scholar Molly Caudery matched the silver medal she won at the European U20 Championships back in 2017 by taking 2nd place at the recent European U23 Championships in Tallin, Estonia.
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Experts in Sport: The truth behind the role of the sport agent in the football industry
Negotiating contracts and securing important deals are what sports agents are known for, but how else does the role extend within professional sport?
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British U23 record for Mortimer
If there was any fatigue from his 5000m 4th place at the U23 European Championships last Saturday, Loughborough scholar Tom Mortimer failed to show it as he ran a new British U23 record for the 3000m at the Gateshead Diamond League on Tuesday 13th July.
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O’Donnell races up European Rankings
Loughborough Scholar and Irish International Chris O’Donnell set a new 400m PB of 45.55 seconds in Lucerne, Switzerland, when he came 2nd to World Record holder Wayde van Niekerk.
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Taylor heads to The Hundred with Welsh Fire
Rob Taylor, Lightning Cricket’s Head Coach, has been appointed to Welsh Fire women’s backroom team for this summer’s inaugural Hundred competition.
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Lightning's Quest for a T20 Win Continues
Central Sparks beat Lightning by 6 wickets, with 6 balls remaining.
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Lightning to host Sparks in Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup
Lightning Cricket has announced that its upcoming Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup game verses local rivals Central Sparks will be played at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicestershire.
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An Unfortunate Loss for Lightning
Lightning (88) take a loss to Vipers (134/7) during the T20 competition.
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Loughborough Students selected for U23 European Championships
Thirteen current Loughborough students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the European U23 Athletics Championships, taking place between the 8th and 11th July in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Lightning Cycling announced as an official Elite Development Team
Loughborough Lightning is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Elite Development Team status by British Cycling.
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Loughborough football merger creates new Lightning team
Two of Loughborough’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.
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Loughborough Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions
Loughborough Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.
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Lightning advance to Grand Final after semi-final victory over Rhinos
Loughborough Lightning confirmed their place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final on Saturday night after an astounding 58 - 38 victory over Leeds Rhinos.
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Lightning Fall To Stars
South East Stars (108/4) beat Lightning (107) by 6 Wickets.
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Season so far with Head Coach Rob Taylor
With the change of format imminent we caught up with Rob to discuss the results so far and how the team are preparing for the upcoming Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup opening fixture against South-East Stars at Trent Bridge.
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GB legend Bates becomes new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball coach
Loughborough University has secured a major coup with the appointment of Great Britain’s George Bates as Head Coach of the new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball team.
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“I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life” – Lightning’s Sam May to retire.
Loughborough Lightning have revealed that Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) stalwart Sam May will retire from professional netball at the end of the 2021 season.
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Lightning top the table with sensational victory over Team Bath
Loughborough Lightning closed out the Vitality Netball Superleague season in style on Monday night with an emphatic 54-35 win over Team Bath, cementing their place at the top of the table heading into finals weekend.
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Loughborough lights up grey Bedford at U20/U23 National Athletics Championships
It was a damp, grey and often chilly Bedford that faced the country’s best U20 and U23 athletes this past weekend, as national medals and automatic qualification for European Championships were up for grabs at the England Athletics age-group Championships. However, undeterred by the conditions, Loughborough Students came away with 24 medals and two confirmed spaces for the European U23 Championships in Estonia next month.
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Dearing set to make history with Olympic qualification
Loughborough Swimming’s Alice Dearing is set to make history by becoming the first black British woman to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.
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Leicestershire x Lightning
Lightning Cricket are excited to announce that the home T20 game on the 10th July will be played at the Uponsteel County Ground in Leicestershire, against local rivals Central Sparks.
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Large Loughborough cohort selected for Team GB Olympic hockey squads
Loughborough University will once again be well represented in Team GB’s hockey squads for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Loughborough tennis players dominate Championships as Wimbledon beckons
Loughborough University’s National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) enjoyed great success at the recent Youth National Championships, with four of its players securing the chance to perform at Wimbledon later this year.
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Barbour checks in as new Performance Analysis Lead
Loughborough Sport are delighted to announce that Simon Barbour will be joining its team as the new Performance Analysis Lead.
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Lightning deafened by Thunder as winning streak comes to an end
Loughborough Lightning ended their 9-match winning run with a disappointing 46- 60 defeat to Manchester Thunder on Monday night.
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Lightning too strong for Sunrisers
Lightning take their second win of the season.
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Eight alumnae awarded Central Contracts by England and Wales Cricket Board
This week the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the England Women Central Contracts for 2021-22. Seventeen contracts have been awarded, with almost half of the women affiliated with Loughborough.
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Leading research team supports mission to enhance sport's contribution to mental health and wellbeing
A team of leading researchers have been commissioned to support the joint mission of the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind to enhance the contribution that sport and physical activity can make to addressing the mental health and wellbeing crisis brought on by Covid-19.
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Double gold for Skinner at European Para Championships
The European Para Athletics Championships took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland between the 1st and 5th June, with Loughborough students past and present, and Loughborough-based athletes contributing towards Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s 37 medal haul.
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Para-cyclists rule the roost in storming weekend
Para-cyclists from Loughborough University enjoyed great success at the National ParaCycling Time Trial (TT) and Circuit Championships this weekend, with no fewer than three national champion jerseys secured following some brilliant rides.
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Lightning Strikes Thunder
Lightning beat thunder during their third game of the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy, giving them their first win of the season.
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Loughborough athletes perform superbly over a bumper Bank Holiday
A jam-packed Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw Loughborough students competing across the world, as European U23, Commonwealth and Olympic standards were achieved.
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Call for participants in new study investigating deselection
Researchers from Loughborough University are looking to recruit participants that have experienced deselection for a new study.
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Cycling Festival a huge success as riders turn on the style
The inaugural Loughborough Cycling Festival proved to be a great success with some of the UK’s best cyclists descending on campus for a full day of elite-level competition.
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Diamonds Resistant to Lightning
Lightning women (145) fall short to Northern Diamonds (151) by 6 runs during first home fixture of the season.
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Lightning do the double in bank holiday bonanza
Loughborough Lightning added another six points to their tally over the weekend, with back-to-back victories over Celtic Dragons and Leeds Rhinos, in rounds 17 and 18 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning vs Vipers
Lightning take on defending champions in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy opening match.
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Hockey quintet earn international call-ups
Loughborough hockey is thrilled to announce that five of its students have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming EuroHockey Nations Championship in Amsterdam.
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Lightning call up Haynes after injury strikes side
Loughborough Lightning have today announced that Jess Haynes will join the side as a permanent replacement player for the remainder of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Loughborough swimmers enjoy superb Championships in Hungary
Swimmers from Loughborough University will return to campus in high spirits after a stunning collective performance at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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Loughborough celebrates clean sport week
To mark clean sport week (24th May - 28th May) Loughborough University will continue its pledge to educate its athletes on the importance of keeping sport clean and safe through a series of online events.
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LIA returns as competitive athletics light up Loughborough
Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) returned to campus on Sunday (23 May) as England secured victory in the 2021 ‘Battle of the Nations’.
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Lightning fall four points short in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final
Davies clinches two tries as Lightning fall four points short against Saracens in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final.
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Loughborough triathletes excel in key events
It was a busy weekend of racing for Loughborough triathletes last weekend with athletes from all squads taking part in their first draft legal races of the year, in addition to the BUCS non-drafting Olympic distance triathlon.
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Broome turns on the style at World Para Powerlifting World Cup
Loughborough University student Olivia Broome produced a sensational performance at World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Allianz Premier 15s Semi Final – Loughborough Lightning v Saracens
It’s the business end of the Allianz Premier 15s season this weekend and Loughborough Lightning make the trip to the Stone X Stadium in London to face top of the table Saracens. Head Coach, Rhys Edwards, provides his thoughts ahead of the fixture:
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The Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) meeting returns to campus this weekend
Loughborough University is proud to be hosting this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 23 May.
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Fans to return in venue for remaining Vitality Netball Superleague games
England Netball is preparing for the return of spectators to the Copper Box Arena in London for the remaining games of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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Loughborough swimmers impress in Budapest
Loughborough swimmers once again turned on the style in the opening days at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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Loughborough athletes selected for European Team Championships
Loughborough athletes have made a strong contribution towards the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that will compete at the European Team Championships Super League in Poland on the 29th – 30th May.
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Experts in Sport: The power of performance analysis
Performance analysis has grown immensely in sport with data now playing a key role in influencing decisions both on and off the field of play.
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Lightning secure top four spot with victory over London Pulse
Loughborough Lightning sealed the deal on Monday night, securing their spot in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague semi-finals with a ferocious 42 - 35 victory over London Pulse.
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Former Premier League pro announced as new Men’s football Head Coach
Loughborough University has announced that former Premier League player Jamie Clapham will take over as its new Men’s football Head Coach.
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Lightning step up preparations for semi-final clash
Loughborough Lightning have stepped up preparations for their Premier 15s semi-final match versus Saracens Women with the game taking place in just over one weeks’ time (22 May).
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Dr Garcia appointed as an adviser to key European football organisation
Loughborough University researcher Dr Borja Garcia has been appointed as an adviser to SD Europe.
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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to relocate to Loughborough University
Loughborough University is delighted to welcome UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to campus as the organisation relocates its headquarters to the East Midlands.
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Lightning cohort selected for Vitality Roses
England Netball has revealed the names of the athletes selected for the Vitality Roses programme ahead of the 2021-22 international season – with four Lightning players included in the squad.
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Lightning strikes twice as Surrey Storm brushed aside
Loughborough Lightning claimed another sensational 53 – 28 win on Monday night, after a dominant performance against Surrey Storm in round 15 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Strong Loughborough performances at Stretford BMC
There were two European Qualifying marks and stacks of PBs for Loughborough Students at the Stretford BMC Grand Prix on Saturday 8th May.
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O’Donnell helps Ireland secure Olympic relay spot
The World Athletics Relay Championships took place on the 1st and 2nd May in Silesia, Poland, and as well as an opportunity for competing nations to take home World relay medals, the Championships also offered a chance for Olympic and 2022 World Championships Qualification.
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Loughborough Sport to partner with Sporting Minds UK
In recognition of Mental health Awareness Week (10 May – 16 May), Loughborough Sport is further strengthening its mental health support to its student-athletes through a new partnership with Sporting Minds UK.
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Lightning claim 12th win on the bounce with victory over Severn Stars
Loughborough Lightning recorded their twelfth win in a row on Sunday afternoon, with a gruelling battle against Severn Stars resulting in a 50-41 victory.
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Loughborough Sport’s Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team
England Netball has today welcomed Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy to its Vitality Roses backroom team as its new Technical Coach.
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Examining sport clubs as 'missing spaces' for young people in care – new study
Loughborough University academics have secured a second prestigious British Academy small grant to explore care experienced young people’s engagements with sport clubs and coaches.
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Loughborough Sport to participate in social media boycott to stamp out online abuse
Loughborough Sport and Loughborough Lightning have confirmed today that they will stand with the wider sporting community by taking part in a social media boycott from 15:00 on Friday 30 April to 23:59 on Monday 3 May.
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Loughborough scholars selected to compete at European Para Championships
Loughborough Sport Scholars Lydia Church (coach: Jim Edwards) and Zak Skinner (Aston Moore) have been selected to compete for GB&NI in the T12 shot put and T13 long jump respectively, at the European Para Championships in Poland between the 1st and 5th June.
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Loughborough swimmer edges closer to Tokyo qualification
Loughborough University’s dual student-athlete Vladyslava Kravchenko produced a stunning swim at the British Para-Swimming International Meet to edge closer to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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Loughborough Behavioural Medicine researcher awarded £100,000 fellowship
Dr Nicola Paine, Lecturer in Health Psychology within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University, has been awarded a £100,000 Springboard Fellowship from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Lightning help England secure Six Nations glory
Loughborough Lightning players Sarah Hunter, Cath O’Donnell, Lark Davies, Detysha Harper, Helena Rowland and Emily Scarratt helped England win the Women's Six Nations for the third year in a row following a 10-6 victory over France.
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Experts in Sport: The importance of recovery in elite-level sport
Within sport, it is well known that recovery plays an important part of any training schedule, but how exactly does this impact team sports?
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Loughborough Hockey players selected to Great Britain youth squads
Following the recent announcement of the 2021 squads by Great Britain Hockey, Loughborough Students Hockey is delighted to recognise the achievement of 15 current students who have been selected to represent the Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP).
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Loughborough psychologist publishes new book detailing stress, well-being, and performance in sport
Loughborough University performance psychologist, Dr David Fletcher, has co-edited a new book that examines stress, well-being, and performance in sport.
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Commonwealth Games England announce John Steele as next Chair post Birmingham 2022
Loughborough University’s Executive Director of Sport, John Steele, has been announced as the next Chair of the Commonwealth Games England Board.
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Loughborough University to launch new Lightning wheelchair basketball team
Loughborough University has been selected as a High-Performance Partner for British Wheelchair Basketball in a move that will also see the formation of a brand-new Lightning team.
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Loughborough football duo move on to pastures new
Loughborough University has once again proved itself as a strong talent pathway as two talented individuals move on with bright futures.
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Young and spirited Lightning side fall short to league leaders Saracens
With big name Six Nations players missing for both sides, the young guns did not fail to deliver an exhilarating display and score some tries.
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Dobson called up for senior debut
Athletics scholar Charlie Dobson (coach: Benke Blomkvist) has been selected to compete for Great Britain & Norther Ireland in the 4 x 400m at the World Relays taking place in Poland on the 1st – 2nd May.
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Lightning to face top of the table Saracens
Top of the table Saracens make the trip to Epinal Way this Saturday to take on Loughborough Lightning in the penultimate round of the Allianz Premier 15s.
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Lightning claim biggest win in the league so far with whitewash over Celtic Dragons
Loughborough Lightning did the double on Saturday night, claiming their second win in as many days with an astounding 76 – 23 victory over Celtic Dragons in round eleven of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning get back to winning ways with impressive 26 goal victory
Loughborough Lightning added another three points to the table on Friday night, with an outstanding 61 – 35 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in round ten of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Hunter returns to captain England
After 13 months Sarah Hunter makes her return to the England side this weekend for their second-round fixture of the Six Nations versus Italy.
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Loughborough University launches new Lightning Cycling franchise
Loughborough University has underpinned its commitment to women’s sport with the launch of a new Lightning Cycling franchise.
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Loughborough Lightning fall short in Easter Sunday clash
Loughborough Lightning were back in action for the opening match of Easter Sunday, facing reigning champions Manchester Thunder in round nine of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Nine Lightning players named for Round 1 of the Women's Six Nations
England will face Scotland this Saturday at Castle Park, Doncaster, in the first round of the Women’s Six Nations.
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Lightning players selected for 2021 Six Nations squads
Eleven Loughborough Lightning players have been called up by their nation for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations.
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Loughborough alumnus Thompson secures place in Tokyo team
Loughborough alumnus Chris Thompson has won the Müller British Athletics Marathon to secure his place on the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Loughborough’s Broome sets new record at Para Powerlifting World Cup
Loughborough University student Olivia Broome set a new British record in the -50kg category to take silver on day one of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.
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Lightning take a sting in Round 15, falling short to Wasps at home
Lightning hit a bump in the road this weekend, as their hunt for a home semi-final took a backwards step against Wasps who now inch closer to Lightning and strengthen their hold of a top 4 place.
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Sport+ Transforming the Sport Industry
BADU and Loughborough University London are proud to announce a collaborative partnership project called Badu Sport+.
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Loughborough alumna Brzozowski earns her stars and stripes with Team USA call up
Loughborough University alumna and athlete Lauren Brzozowski has been selected to represent Team USA's development team in bobsled.
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Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists headline Loughborough Indoor Wheelchair Tennis event
An array of Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists head the entry for this week’s inaugural Loughborough Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which takes place from Tuesday 23 March to Saturday 27 March at the Loughborough University Tennis Centre.
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Lightning looking to take the sting out of Wasps
Loughborough Lightning will face Wasps this weekend in what should prove to be a must watch contest.
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Greenbank smashes 10-year British record in Manchester
Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenback produced the performance of a lifetime at the British Swimming Invitation Meet in Manchester by breaking a 10-year record in the Men’s 200m Backstroke.
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Gutsy Loughborough Lightning side grind out sixth win on the bounce
Loughborough Lightning returned to Loughborough University on a high on Sunday night, after securing back-to-back wins in round five and six of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim five wins on the bounce with victory over Surrey Storm
Loughborough Lightning added another win to their board on Saturday afternoon, with a sensational 56 - 37 win over Surrey Storm in round five of the Vitality Netball Superleague, further cementing their position at the top of the table.
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Penny Rowe - Loughborough University – 1990-2016
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of former Loughborough University member of staff, Penny Rowe. Penny worked for the University for 26 years as part of the Sports Development Centre team, formerly known as the Centre for Coaching and Recreation. In tribute to Penny, her former colleagues and friends have shared the following memories.
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Double Bronze for Loughborough Students
The European Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland was a welcome return to International athletics competition at the weekend, with four current and six former Loughborough students selected for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team.
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Former England internationals select Loughborough as their training base
Former England internationals Des Walker and Dennis Wise have chosen Loughborough University’s campus for an extensive training camp - all in the name of unearthing the next Indonesian football talent.
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Leading Loughborough academic calls for change in concussion crisis
A Loughborough University academic has called for radical change in the concussion crisis in sport in a recently published report.
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Lauren Nicholls: “Gone are the days where netball stops when you become a mum”
Competing at the top level of your sport can bring many challenges, but for one Loughborough Lightning player, those challenges come in the form of two tiny hands and feet. Learn about Lauren Nicholls journey back to netball as a new mother as she #Choosetochallenge on International Women's Day.
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Loughborough serves up an ace with key tennis events
Loughborough University has welcomed some of the country’s top young tennis talent as the UK Pro League tennis tournament gets underway on campus.
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Experts in Sport: Does stronger = faster?
Force, velocity, and power are all vital for success in jumping and sprinting, but how are these key components measured and monitored to improve athlete performance?
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Best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fifth year running
Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the fifth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Lightning head North to face DMP Durham Sharks
Following a resounding win over Worcester Warriors Women in Round 13, Lightning head north to Maiden Castle this Saturday to face DMP Durham Sharks.
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Loughborough University experts shaping heat preparation for hottest ever Olympics - Tokyo 2020
The results from an international research collaboration including world-leading experts from Loughborough University have now been published.
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Loughborough Lightning do the double with resounding round four result
Loughborough Lightning return to Loughborough University on a high this week, after a duo of incredible performances leaves the side sitting pretty at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague table.
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Lightning put Worcester to the sword
Coming into this fixture it was clear to see both teams were fired up from the start, despite some early errors and no scores in the first quarter, Lightning expressed their tenacity and stamped their authority on proceedings without looking back.
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Campbell shines in Loughborough throws event
Sunday 28th February saw Loughborough host the first major outdoor athletics event of 2021, as the University co-hosted the Loughborough Winter Throws Meeting with British Athletics.
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Loughborough athletes selected to represent Great Britain & NI at European Indoor Championships
Current Loughborough students Holly Bradshaw (coach: Scott Simpson) and Jamie Webb (Matt Yates/Adrian Webb) have been selected to compete at the European Indoor Championships taking place in Torun, Poland between the 4th and 7th March.
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The relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing, and behaviours in athletes to be explored in new study
A Loughborough University study is set to explore the relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing and behaviours in the athlete population.
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Alex Ackerley to Step down as Head Coach
Current Head Coach Alex Ackerley will step down from his role this summer.
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Lightning back on home turf for Round 13 v Worcester Warriors Women
Loughborough Lightning return to Epinal Way this coming Saturday for their Round 13 fixture v. Worcester Warriors Women.
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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories
Loughborough Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.
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Sara Bayman: “Whether it’s on court or off court, we have to keep improving”
2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of Loughborough Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.
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Lightning Cricket fixtures announced as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside new Women’s Regional T20
Lightning Cricket will open their new campaign away at Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside the new Women’s Regional T20 this summer.
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Lightning claim first victory of 2021 after a close ‘Battle of the Midlands’ clash
Loughborough Lightning claimed their first win of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday night with a nail-biting 44 – 43 victory over Midlands rivals, Wasps Netball.
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Athletes shine at latest Loughborough competition
Never one to shy away from a challenge, Loughborough University hosted one of the very few domestic indoor athletics competitions over the weekend, abiding by strict COVID protocols to allow athletes an opportunity to qualify and prepare for the upcoming European Indoor Championships in March.
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Nat Panagarry: “There is not one team you can write off”
Captain Nat Panagarry has backed Loughborough Lightning to mount a title challenge in what the England international believes will be the most competitive Vitality Netball Superleague season to date.
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Hardy & Davey retain starting places as Lightning head to Harlequins
Following a strong 42-14 win over Bristol Bears last Saturday, Lightning is on the road this weekend to face Harlequins who currently sit second in the table.
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Motorsport athletes put in pole position at Loughborough University
Leading athletes from across the world of motorsport have been put through their paces at Loughborough University – all in the name of gaining an advantage over their competitors, both on and off the track.
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Flynn and Tolman selected to represent England
Loughborough badminton duo Lizzie Tolman and Max Flynn have been called up by England for the upcoming European Mixed Team Championships in Vantaa, Finland.
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Loughborough Lightning ready to Rise As One
The Vitality Netball Superleague is back on court. The start of the 2021 season is finally upon us. The road to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but collectively we are stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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Lightning return to action with a convincing win
After a shaky start, Lightning fought back hard to put Bristol to the sword and claim a bonus-point win after the two-week season pause.
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O’Donnell starts as Lightning welcome Bristol Bears to campus
Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they welcome Bristol Bears, Lightning make five changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 29-21.
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RFU STATEMENT: Allianz Premier 15s update: Remainder of the 2020/21 season structure confirmed
The RFU can confirm the structure for the remainder of the 2020/21 Allianz Premier 15s season.
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All Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 games to be televised or streamed live for the first time
Loughborough Lightning fans will be able to witness every second of the 2021 campaign from the comfort of their home after the national governing body for netball in England announced a significant new multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports UK.
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New study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges of elite Para athletes
Colleagues from Loughborough University and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) will collaborate on a new study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by Para athletes.
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Loughborough’s Barnes earns British Cycling World Championship call-up
Loughborough cyclist Toby Barnes has been selected by British Cycling for the forthcoming World Championships in Belgium.
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Loughborough swimmers selected for Olympic squads
Four Loughborough-based swimmers have been selected to represent their countries at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Experts in Sport: Insight into the relationship between exercise and cancer
This week’s Experts in Sport podcast takes a closer look at the relationship between exercise and cancer.
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State of the art technology install drives Loughborough forward
Loughborough University has become the first sporting institution in the UK to install the Hudl Focus camera – a move that will benefit its flourishing Performance Analysis department and further enhance its close working relationship with Hudl.
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Research project to delve into gender equality in Para sport media
An academic from Loughborough University has been granted funding to investigate gender equality and inclusion in Para sport media.
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RFU STATEMENT: Allianz Premier 15s: 2020/21 season update
The RFU can confirm the Allianz Premier 15s season has been paused until the end of the month.
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Lightning kick-off 2021 with bonus-point win
It was a tale of two halves for Lightning as they kick-started 2021 off with a bonus-point win over Gloucester-Hartpury.
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Lightning look to start 2021 with a win on the road
A rested and refreshed Lightning side will look to kick start the second half of their season with a win as they head to the Alpas Arena to take on Gloucester Hartpury on Saturday.
