July 2019 news
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Strong line up expected at annual LEAP event
Some of the world’s best athletes have confirmed their attendance at the annual Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) on Tuesday 6 August 2019.
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Loughborough students represent Home Nations at international hockey competitions
Three Loughborough Students represented England at the U21 European Hockey Championships, held in Valencia, Spain.
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Peaty and Greenbank help GB to thrilling 4x100m medley relay gold
Adam Peaty capped off a memorable 2019 World Championships by helping GB secure gold in the 4x100m medley relay.
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England Netball announce new Head Coach on campus
England Netball has officially unveiled its new Head Coach at the Loughborough University stadium.
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Three Lightning players star in England Squad for the final Ashes leg
Georgia Elwiss, Jenny Gunn and Amy Jones have been named in the England squad for the upcoming three T20 matches against Australia in the final leg of the Women’s Ashes.
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Superb Peaty wins gold in 50m breaststroke
Loughborough’s Adam Peaty has won his seventh World Championship gold medal with another blistering performance in the 50m breaststroke in South Korea.
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Kathryn Bryce selected for FairBreak Global side
Lightning player and Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce has been selected to join FairBreak Global, a group of diverse players from multiple countries including Hong Kong, Botswana, Pakistan, and Germany.
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Loughborough Lightning players representing England in the Tri-Nations Cup
Six rugby players from Loughborough Lightning have been selected to represent England in the U20 Women’s Tri-Nations Cup opener, held at the University.
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Loughborough swimmers in astounding World Championship one-two finish
Loughborough swimmers Adam Peaty and James Wilby sealed an emphatic one-two finish in the 100m Breastroke final at the World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
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Gordon takes first Ashes Test wicket
Lightning’s Kirstie Gordon made another dream debut taking her first wicket of her Ashes Test career. Gordon who emerged into the England squad after a successful maiden KSL season topped both the KSL and County bowling tables before being rewarded with her first senior call up.
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Loughborough represented at European Hockey Championships
Four students from Loughborough University are competing in the U21s Hockey European Championships, taking place in Valencia.
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Loughborough-based athletes in record breaking weekend
Elite level athletes based at Loughborough University enjoyed a thrilling weekend of competition, which saw records tumble and championships secured across multiple sports.
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Olympic rower and GB hockey coach receive honorary degrees from Loughborough University
An Olympic rower and a GB hockey coach are among the inspirational sporting figures recognised during Loughborough University’s summer graduation ceremonies.
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Loughborough Lightning captain through to semi-finals of Netball World Cup
Loughborough Lightning captain, Nat Panagarry, has helped England secure a place in the Vitality Netball World Cup semi-finals.
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Loughborough Tennis make their mark at Wimbledon
Thanks to Loughborough Tennis’s programmes, created in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association, students have played, officiated and analysed during Wimbledon this year.
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Lightning Trio selected for Ashes Test Series
Lightning are proud to celebrate three players; Captain Georgia Elwiss, Kirstie Gordon and Amy Jones who have been named in the England squad for the rare test opportunity against Australia taking place on Thursday at Taunton’s County Ground.
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Loughborough University secures unprecedented 40th consecutive BUCS crown
Loughborough University has officially been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 40th consecutive year.
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Loughborough Netballers get set to compete on World Stage
Loughborough University is gearing up to witness some of the world’s finest sporting action as the Netball World Cup gets underway on Friday 12th July.
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Coalville Town Match Preview
The scholars start their preseason fixtures tonight as they host Southern League Premier Division Central side Coalville Town.
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Lightning sign Shabnim Ismail for latter stages of 2019 KSL season
Lightning are excited to announce the signing of Shabnim Ismail, who will join the squad in the latter stages of the KIA Super League this season, replacing West Indies player Hayley Matthews - who will miss the final stages of the KIA Super League due to international duties.
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Loughborough athletes selected to represent Great Britain in multiple competitions
Loughborough University will once again be well represented at high-profile athletics meetings this summer, with a total of 17 athletes called up to Team GB.
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Loughborough University launches fitness classes for school kids
School children across Leicestershire are being encouraged to get active this summer - with a little help from fitness experts at Loughborough University.
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Lightning Academy reveal sides to compete in upcoming NPL Tournament
Loughborough Lightning Netball Academy is pleased to reveal its age group squads that will take to the court in the upcoming Netball Performance League (NPL) tournaments this summer.
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Loughborough Swimming makes a splash with arena
Loughborough Swimming is delighted to announce an agreement with performance swimwear manufacturer arena as its new main sponsor.
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Lightning secure record-breaker Atapattu for 2019 KSL season
Lightning are thrilled to have signed Sri-Lankan record breaker Chamari Atapattu for the 2019 KSL season after Sophie Devine’s forced withdrawal from the squad due to ongoing injury concerns.