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Important information about Loughborough International Athletics: 21 May 2023

Loughborough University is proud to be hosting the 65th anniversary of the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 21 May 2023.

Widely recognised as the curtain raiser to the outdoor season, this is an action-packed day of first-class athletics hosted at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium on campus. Loughborough athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland Under 20s and the National Athletics League. 

We’re delighted that British sporting icon Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed her place at the event and will compete in the hurdles, shot put and 4x400m relay.  This year will also see Loughborough Sport welcome Ukraine international Danylo Danylenko who will compete in the 400m.

Purchase your tickets.

As a significant sports event with a high number of spectators expected, campus users should be aware of the following information:

Car park closures on Sunday 21 May:

  • HIPAC Upper Car Park – restricted access to selected Officials and Event Workforce only
  • Car Park 8 – restricted access to selected Officials and Event Workforce only
  • Car Park 15 – closed for catering village
  • Hockey – restricted access to VIPs only

Spectators will be directed to park in the following car parks:

  • Car Park 5
  • Car Park 9
  • Brockington/Schofield
  • Car Park 13/14
  • Chemistry
  • Wavy Top

Road closures on Sunday 21 May:

  • Towers Way – from the security gatehouse to Car Park 9
  • Rutland Way – behind Rutland and Hazlerigg Buildings – this will be controlled access only for Event Workforce, Officials and Emergency Services

PA system:

Please note that a PA system will be used at the Stadium between 9am-6pm.There will also be sound checks taking place on Friday 19 May in the afternoon.

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