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Chris O'Donnell

An Olympic athletics dream born out of football – Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell (VIDEO)

Ireland’s Chris O’Donnell started his sporting career as a promising footballer.

Loughborough’s Greenbank wins Olympic bronze

Loughborough swimmer Luke Greenbank claimed Great Britain’s first men’s backstroke medal at the Olympic Games since 1908 with a brilliant bronze at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.

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Professor Marsha Meskimmon reappointed as Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS)

Initially appointed in August 2018, Professor Marsha Meskimmon will remain in her role as Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) for a second 3-year term.

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Lockdown garage workouts boost Holly Bradshaw's chances of Olympic gold (VIDEO)

Although the first national lockdown restricted much of Holly Bradshaw's training schedule, the pole vaulter from Preston turned her attention elsewhere.

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Tokyo conditions could lead to better sprint times – Loughborough University heat expert (VIDEO)

A heat expert from Loughborough University believes that the gruelling conditions at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could prove favourable for some sprint and/or power athletes.

Yee wins silver in outstanding triathlon performance

Team GB’s Alex Yee claimed a stunning silver in a gruelling triathlon in Tokyo to add to Loughborough’s growing total of medals.

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Calling all collaborative innovators

Loughborough University London is looking for organisations to take part in the Collaborate programme for the upcoming academic year.

Superb Peaty wins Loughborough’s first medal of Tokyo Olympics

Adam Peaty made history in the early hours as he powered to 100m breaststroke gold in Tokyo.

Anisha Johal and Charlotte Blackburn-Peer

What is university life like if you have a neurological condition? Two students share their inspiring stories from their time at Loughborough

Anisha Johal and Charlotte Blackburn-Peer are both preparing to graduate from Loughborough University next week.
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Loughborough Hockey’s “conveyor belt of talent” keeps delivering for Team GB (VIDEO)

Loughborough Hockey is synonymous with Team GB. Over the years, the pathway has been well and truly trodden with many alumni and former players representing their country on the world stage, with this year’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games set to be no different.

Farewell celebration for ‘VC Bob’ sees official portrait unveiled

The official portrait of Loughborough University’s outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, has been unveiled at a special sporting farewell dinner.
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Adam Peaty - The elite psychology of an Olympic champion (VIDEO)

By now, you’ve probably heard of Adam Peaty.

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Loughborough swim team counters jet lag ahead of the Olympic Games (VIDEO)

As the Olympic Games officially start tomorrow, many athletes will be adjusting to a new environment and indeed a different time zone, with Tokyo eight hours ahead.

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Loughborough launches dedicated website for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Loughborough University’s dedicated website for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has now officially launched.

Cofounders of Pickle Illustration, Lauren Jefferis and Olivia Collins, are some of the local entrepreneurs already benefiting from LU Inc’s business start-up support.

Loughborough University launches business start-up accelerator programme that looks to nurture talent across Leicestershire

Loughborough University has partnered with Charnwood Borough Council to launch an exciting new programme that aims to help local people working on unique, early-stage products or services bring their vision to life.
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Bateson joins Trent Rockets for The Hundred

Loughborough University’s Jon Bateson will team up with the Trent Rockets for this summer’s inaugural Hundred cricket competition.

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Sports Minister visits UKAD’s new HQ at Loughborough University: a Midlands powerhouse for sport

With a week to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston MP, visited the new HQ for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) at Loughborough University.

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Experts in Sport: The truth behind the role of the sport agent in the football industry

Negotiating contracts and securing important deals are what sports agents are known for, but how else does the role extend within professional sport?

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New Visiting Professor joins the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Paolo Gardoni, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been appointed as Visiting Professor in Structural Engineering and Societal Risk Mitigation with Loughborough University’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.
Lightning Cricket Head Coach Rob Taylor

Taylor heads to The Hundred with Welsh Fire

Rob Taylor, Lightning Cricket’s Head Coach, has been appointed to Welsh Fire women’s backroom team for this summer’s inaugural Hundred competition.

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Loughborough graduands win at New Designers awards

Four students have been awarded accolades at this year’s New Designers. The prestigious awards programme recognises new talent for their innovative creations.

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Fulbright Scholar, Dr Elliott Hoey, to present lecture hosted by the IAS

Dr Elliott Hoey, recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award, will give a lecture showcasing his research on Tuesday 13 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm as part of the Institute of Advanced Studies lecture series.
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Loughborough Students selected for U23 European Championships

Thirteen current Loughborough students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the European U23 Athletics Championships, taking place between the 8th and 11th July in Tallinn, Estonia.

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Lightning Cycling announced as an official Elite Development Team

Loughborough Lightning is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Elite Development Team status by British Cycling.

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Loughborough football merger creates new Lightning team

Two of Loughborough’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.