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Day in the life of an elite swimmer: Daniel Wiffen (VIDEO)

Loughborough University-based swimmer, Daniel Wiffen, runs through his daily routine as an elite swimmer training for Paris.
Adam Peaty on the podium in Paris with a silver medal

Peaty takes silver to win Loughborough’s first medal in Paris

Adam Peaty won an extraordinary joint-silver medal in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke after an explosive final in Paris.  
Adam Peaty swimming in a pool

Adam Peaty – the psychology behind returning to his best (VIDEO)

Adam Peaty’s recent performance at the GB trials will “bolster his confidence and belief” to achieve three gold medals in consecutive games, according to Loughborough University’s Professor David Fletcher.
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“If I can put down the best version of myself, I think I can medal” – Freya Colbert eyes podium places

Rewind the clock twelve years and you’d find a fresh-faced eight-year-old cheering on the British swimmers from the stands at London 2012.
Paris Eiffel Tower and river Seine with sunrise in Paris, France.

Olympics 2024 opening ceremony: Expert explains why it’s important and what we can expect to see

The Olympics is just around the corner and as is tradition, the start of the Games will be marked with an opening ceremony.
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“When your identity is taken away, it's quite a hard thing” – fit again Eliza McCartney is ready to return to the world’s biggest stage (VIDEO)

Eliza McCartney is a woman on a mission.
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“I'm going to win a medal…I have no doubt in my mind” – Daniel Wiffen (VIDEO)

Loughborough swimmer Daniel Wiffen has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of Paris by stating he’s “going to win a medal” this summer.
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Breaking into the Olympics: Expert weighs in on controversial sport debuting at Paris Games

The world of sport is buzzing with excitement and debate as breaking – a competitive form of breakdancing – prepares to make its Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.
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Loughborough commits to Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge

Loughborough University has underlined its commitment to sustainability in sport by signing Sport England’s Going for Green Pledge.
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Peter Harrison Centre and Loughborough Sport deliver unique wheelchair time trial experience at star-studded Channel 4 Paralympics event

The Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport were recently invited to deliver a unique wheelchair time trial experience, at a Paris 24 Paralympics launch event, hosted by Channel 4.
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Is Paris under external threat this summer? (VIDEO)

As host city Paris ramps up for the biggest sporting spectacle on earth, all eyes will undoubtedly be on those vying for podium places.
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Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall – mastering the art of the athlete / coach relationship (VIDEO)

Adam Peaty and Mel Marshall. David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson. Femke Bol and Laurent Meuwly. Michael Phelps and Bob Bowman.
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Doping in sport – what’s the testing process? (VIDEO)

Ahead of a busy summer of sport, the issue of doping remains firmly in the news headlines.
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Outstanding Xu and Stojsavljevic finish runners-up in Wimbledon girls’ doubles final

Loughborough-linked tennis players Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic finished runners-up in the Wimbledon girls’ doubles final after a valiant performance at SW19.
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Loughborough study aims to make sports bra fittings less daunting

It’s hoped research at Loughborough University will help make life easier for those looking to get a sports bra fitted.
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Environmental challenges expected in Paris – new study

A new Loughborough University review article in the number one ranked Journal in the Sport Sciences, the British Journal of Sports Medicine, outlines the various environmental challenges athletes competing at Paris 2024 this summer will face.
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In focus: Loughborough Hockey on the global stage

Loughborough Hockey is synonymous with success on the world’s sporting stage. Over the years, many Loughborough students and alumni have played for their national team, securing in some cases, historical success.
Henry Searle playing tennis

Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry

Loughborough tennis prodigy Henry Searle will compete in the singles main draw at this summer’s Wimbledon after being granted a wildcard entry by the All England Club.
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Loughborough athletes deliver in Rome

Athletes linked to Loughborough University produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
Great Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson walking

Loughborough International delivers on a day of high sporting drama

Great Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson underpinned her Paris medal hopes by recording a season’s best in the high jump at the 2024 Loughborough International Athletics (LIA).
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Loughborough University delegation touchdown in US for NFL visit

A delegation from Loughborough University in the UK has arrived in the United States for key meetings with both the NFL and the Chicago Bears franchise.
A para athlete in a wheelchair undergoes some testing with three researchers.

Loughborough secures ‘best university in the world for sports-related subjects’ title for eighth consecutive year

Loughborough has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the eighth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
Molly Caudery with her gold medal

Alumna Caudery wins “unbelievable” world title in Glasgow

Pole vault star Molly Caudery won a sensational gold medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.
Canada athlete Brent Lakatos

Brent Lakatos: From Canada via Loughborough with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with Loughborough.