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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?
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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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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season

Loughborough Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
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Experts in Sport: Loughborough’s role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it’s a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport. 
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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.
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Kearney wins second swimming gold as Holl claims bronze in the velodrome

Tully Kearney won another gold medal at the Paris Paralympics after convincingly winning the Women’s 100m Freestyle S5 final.
Great Britain's Tully Kearney (centre) on the podium with the gold medal after winning the Women's 200m Freestyle - S5 Final,

Kearney clinches Loughborough’s first gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games

Tully Kearney stormed to victory in the Women’s 200m Freestyle S5 to secure Loughborough’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Tom Young: The defending Paralympic champion now has all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

After winning a stunning gold medal in Japan three years ago, T38 sprinter Tom Young is ready to defend his title at the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Jonathan Broom-Edwards: “'Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins' changed my mental resilience” (VIDEO)

In preparation for the 2024 Paralympics athlete Jonathan Broom-Edwards has shared his training regime and mindset as he embarks on a third consecutive Games.
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Olivia Breen: “Any kind of medal in Paris would be amazing” (VIDEO)

Going into her fourth Paralympic Games, Loughborough University-based athlete Olivia Breen has eyes on another podium place.
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Loughborough University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Over the last several months, Loughborough University research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby’s (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
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Loughborough University research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris (VIDEO)

With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how Loughborough University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
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Nottingham Forest to play the Club’s B Team home games at Loughborough University Stadium

Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club’s B Team home games will be played at Loughborough University Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
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Fine Art graduate explores the conflict between femininity and performance in women’s sport

As Loughborough athletes compete in Paris this summer, closer to home Loughborough Fine Art graduate, Ellie Robins, has explored her deeply felt and personal experience within the sport of powerlifting through paint and ceramics.
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Loughborough closes out the first stage of the games with 16 medals

As the curtain comes down on two weeks of thrilling sporting action in Paris, Loughborough-linked athletes will return home with an incredible 16 medals – three more than Tokyo 2020 with the Paralympic Games still to come.

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Brilliant bronze for Loughborough in Men’s 4x400m Relay

Loughborough athletes were instrumental in the Men’s 4x400m Relay, helping Great Britain to win a stirring bronze medal on the penultimate night of sporting action in Paris.
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Three more medals secured for Loughborough on a historic night in Paris

Loughborough-linked athletes won three more medals on a historic night for athletics in Paris.
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Alumni spotlight: The innovative design of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle

Alumnus Sam Pendred has played a key role in the design and development of The Hope HBT Paris bicycle which is being used on the global stage in France’s capital by British cyclists. 
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Loughborough helps outline potential roadmap to UK Capital of Sport

A partnership, involving Loughborough University, has helped outline the potential roadmap to making a UK Capital of Sport a reality.
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Experts in Sport podcast: In conversation with alumna Paula Radcliffe MBE

With athletes set to compete in the marathon events in Paris this weekend, who better to speak to than one of Britain’s greatest long-distance runners, Paula Radcliffe MBE?
Great Britain's Katy Marchant, Emma Finucane and Sophie Capewell celebrate with their gold medals won in the Women's Team Sprint finals

Sophie Capewell smashes world record to win gold

An incredible ride from cyclist Sophie Capewell helped Great Britain's Women’s Team Sprint break the world record to win a glorious gold in Paris.
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Potter and Yee bring home bronze in Triathlon Mixed Team Relay

Triathletes Beth Potter and Alex Yee won a battling bronze for Great Britain after a thrilling Mixed Team Relay Final in Paris.
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Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen wins 1500m Freestyle bronze

Daniel Wiffen’s incredible Paris campaign continued after securing his second medal of the games in the Men’s 1500m Freestyle.