Lyndsey Speirs

Team Scotland’s Speirs ready to make history in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Lynsey Speirs is set to wear the Team Scotland jersey at the Commonwealth Games as 3X3 wheelchair basketball features for the first time in the competition.

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Tour de France: future heatwaves may make it untenable to hold the race in July

As the men’s Tour de France wraps up and the women’s tournament begins, the European heat wave rages on. If you look closely, the heat can be seen in photos of the event: cooling towels around racers’ necks, water splashed over red faces, ice packs sticking out from under race jerseys.
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Adam Peaty – a sports psychologist's view on his injury comeback (VIDEO)

As Adam Peaty embarks on his third Commonwealth Games campaign, the 27-year-old will certainly have his mind set on another podium place in Birmingham.

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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close – and one key player you’ll be seeing in the final is Loughborough alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.

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Rising swimming star Wiffen eyes historic Commonwealth medal (VIDEO)

Loughborough University student Daniel Wiffen has set a target to become the first Team Northern Ireland swimmer to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games.

lynsey speiers

3x3 wheelchair basketball – how Loughborough’s research made a lasting impact (VIDEO)

3X3 wheelchair basketball is set to feature for the first time at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with researchers at Loughborough University playing a key role in the development of the sport.

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Myanmar: death penalty the latest tactic for military junta’s murderous regime

Since the 2021 coup, Myanmar’s death penalty moratorium has been a myth. The junta has routinely targeted civilians for extra-judicial killing, including using army snipers to callously pick off peaceful protesters.
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Yee wins dramatic triathlon gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Alex Yee produced a stunning performance in the men’s triathlon to win gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games – Loughborough’s first medal of the competition.

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Loughborough student Truman wins England silver medal

Loughborough University student Joe Truman earned Team England a silver medal in the cycling Men’s Team Sprint at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

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Loughborough swimmers secure double silver delight

Loughborough-linked swimmers secured another two silver medals during an enthralling evening of action at the Commonwealth Games.

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Alumna Wood earns England silver in 4x100m Freestyle Relay

Alumna Abbie Wood produced a storming swim as Team England claimed silver in the Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay at the Commonwealth Games.

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Double gold for Loughborough in Commonwealth triathlon events

Loughborough-linked athletes played a vital role as Team England secured two goal medals in the triathlon events on day three at the Commonwealth Games.

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It’s come home! Alumna makes history as Lionesses win thrilling Euro 2022 final

Loughborough University alumna Mary Earps has made history as England Women won a thrilling Euro 2022 in extra time at a sold-out Wembley stadium.

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More medals for Loughborough on an unforgettable night in Birmingham

Loughborough athletes James Wilby, Sophie Capewell, and Abbie Wood all medalled on an unforgettable night at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

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Year 10 Athena STEM residential is hailed a success

Over 50 students spent four days on campus in July for an inspiring residential focused on STEM subjects.
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Weightlifter Murray wins Commonwealth Games gold

Alumnus Chris Murray set a new Commonwealth Games record on the way to winning gold in the Men’s 81kg weightlifting final.

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Loughborough medal rush continues at the Commonwealth Games

Loughborough pair Abbie Wood and Sophie Capewell both added further Commonwealth medals to their collection on another impressive night of sport in Birmingham.

adam peaty

Loughborough athletes win a mammoth ten medals on ‘Terrific Tuesday’

Loughborough athletes claimed an astonishing ten medals on a stirring night of sporting drama at the Commonwealth Games.

Centre left to right: David Goldspink, Caterpillar Vice President and General Manager and Professor Nick Jennings, Loughborough University Vice-Chancellor with members of Caterpillar and the Innovation and Research Centre

Loughborough University and Caterpillar reinforce strategic collaboration to accelerate innovative technologies for a reduced carbon future

Loughborough University and Caterpillar have formally agreed to continue a strategic collaboration launched more than 25 years ago to accelerate innovative technologies within the off-highway powertrain sector.

Loughborough medal total reaches 30 after night of high drama

Loughborough’s 2022 Commonwealth Games medal haul continued to gather momentum after another incredible evening on Wednesday.

Loughborough academic wins prestigious National Teaching Fellowship

Dr Hilary McDermott, a Senior University Teacher in Psychology, has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.
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Newson and Broome in double medal Powerlifting glory

Zoe Newson and Olivia Broome completed an England 1-2 in the Para Powerlifting Lightweight category to win gold and silver respectively at the Commonwealth Games.

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Four-midable Loughborough athletes claim yet more medals

Another four medals were awarded to Loughborough’s athletes during Thursday’s evening session at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

New leadership for internationally recognised social policy research centre at Loughborough

Two co-directors have been appointed to Loughborough’s Centre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP) following the departure of Professor Donald Hirsch who stepped down after a decade at the helm.
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How to choose the perfect running shoe – three top tips from an expert (VIDEO)

As Commonwealth Games fever continues to grip the nation many of us will feel inspired by events in Birmingham.