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Loughborough University honours Paralympic stars Emma Wiggs and Jessica-Jane Applegate with honorary degrees

Loughborough University has awarded honorary degrees to two Paralympic champions, Emma Wiggs MBE and Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE, in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievement and significant contributions to disability sport.
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Wimbledon in focus: How Loughborough research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO)

Alfie Hewett is a man who needs little introduction.
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Wimbledon in focus: Advantage Loughborough – serving up research and innovation in tennis (VIDEO)

Loughborough University is using science to its advantage as new research examines how tennis players can improve the power, accuracy, and consistency of their serve.
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Loughborough plays host to England Men’s Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has welcomed the England Men’s Test team to campus ahead of a busy summer of international cricket.
Sport scholar Molly Palmer in action

Impressive Palmer wins Women’s Long Jump as Sawyers returns at LIA

Sport scholar Molly Palmer topped the Women’s Long Jump rankings at Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) in an event that saw Great Britain’s Jazmin Sawyers make a long-awaited comeback from injury.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson jumping over a hurdle

Katarina Johnson-Thompson to star at 2025 Loughborough International Athletics

British track and field star Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed she will compete at this year’s Loughborough International Athletics (LIA), taking place on Sunday 18 May 2025 at Loughborough University’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium.
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Richard Whitehead’s 100 marathon challenge – with a little help from Loughborough University (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
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Loughborough University selected as a UK Sport Social Impact Partner

Loughborough University has been announced as one of UK Sport’s first-ever Event Social Impact Partners with the aim of using major events to drive positive change.
Stephanie Peacock, Minister for Sport, Tourism, and Civil Society (The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport) is pictured on a stafe officially launching the Loughborough University Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub.

New multi-million-pound research and innovation hub will transform the landscape of women’s sport

Loughborough University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub – underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women’s sport sector. 

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

A study led by Loughborough University has revealed divergent challenges caused by swimmers’ core body temperatures during elite open water swimming competitions.
Colleagues with Loughborough University's new para sport strategy

Loughborough University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

Loughborough University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy – with opportunity sitting at its core.
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

ParalympicsGB and Loughborough University have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
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“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)

Cassandre Beaugrand’s gold in Paris will certainly live long in the memory.
Daniel Wiffen poses with his gold medal

Loughborough close out Paris campaign with 35 medals

Loughborough-linked athletes capped an incredible summer of sport by bringing home 35 medals across both Paris games.
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Four reasons the UK should bid for the 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games

As the sun sets on the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris, and we wait another four years for the Los Angeles games to begin, a simple question hangs in the air: should the UK consider a bid for the Olympics and Paralympics?

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Netherlands win Paralympic gold in thrilling wheelchair basketball final

Loughborough-linked Bo Kramer played an instrumental role as The Netherlands overcame the USA to win gold and claim back-to-back titles at the Paralympic Games.
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Okoh wins dramatic bronze on penultimate night of the Paralympics

Loughborough athlete Didi Okoh won an incredible bronze medal in the Women’s 100m T63 at the Paralympic Games.
Great Britain's Jonnie Peacock, Zachary Shaw, Ali Smith and Samantha Kinghorn celebrate silver in the 4x100m Universal Relay Final at the Stade de France

Arnold wins Paris bronze as Loughborough’s relay athletes claim silver

Hollie Arnold has won a third consecutive Paralympic Games medal after winning a brilliant bronze in the Women’s F46 Javelin at Paris 2024.
jenny holl, a cyclist, lifts her arms aloft on her bike after winning gold in paris

Lakatos and Holl take Loughborough to 15 Paralympic medals

Loughborough-linked athletes have now won 15 medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games following two more glorious golds in Paris.
Great Britain's Olivia Broome celebrates winning the Bronze medal in the women's up to 50kg final at the Paralympic Games

Powerlifters land more Paralympic medals for Loughborough

Powerlifters Olivia Broome and Mark Swan both made the podium in their respective events to win more medals for Loughborough at the Paralympic Games.  
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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
jenny holl and sophie unwin stood on a stage with their arms aloft with silver paralympic medals around their necks

Holl and Newson claim double silver success in Paris

Loughborough-linked athletes Jenny Holl and Zoe Newson both won Paralympic silver medals for Great Britain on another fruitful day in France.
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Shaw upgraded to T12 bronze at Paris 2024

Loughborough-linked Zac Shaw has been awarded the bronze medal in the Men’s T12 100m category following the disqualification of Turkey athlete Serkan Yildirim.
Great Britain's Megan Richter with her gold medal, Spain's Marta Frances Gomez with her silver medal and Great Britain's Hannah Moore with her bronze medal following the Women's PTS4 Para Triathlon at Pont Alexandre III on day five of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games

Triathletes deliver Loughborough medal rush at the Paralympic Games

Loughborough-linked triathletes won gold, silver, and bronze medals across an incredible day at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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More medals for Loughborough on electric day at the Paralympics

Loughborough-linked athletes continued their fine start to the Paralympic Games after winning both gold and silver medals on day four in Paris.