Commonwealth Games 2022 roundup

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Loughborough highlights, day two

Day two of the Commonwealth Games saw Loughborough add another silver medal to its growing tally.

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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.

Commonwealth Games 2022 roundup

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Loughborough highlights, day one

Loughborough’s Commonwealth Games campaign started in the best possible manner as four medals were won on the first day of action in Birmingham.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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Experts in Sport podcast – Commonwealth Games special (VIDEO)

Loughborough University’s Experts in Sport podcast returns with a bumper edition ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

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Loughborough continues to lead the way in Para sport research (VIDEO)

As the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham edge ever closer, the eyes of the world will once again be on the top sporting talent vying for podium places.

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How a family holiday inspired Matt Stonier to secure a 'shock' place at the Commonwealth Games (VIDEO)

Matt Stonier was not expecting to compete at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, but a recent family holiday helped secure his place at Birmingham 2022.

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Loughborough’s Rees aims to smash her own Scottish record in Birmingham (VIDEO)

Team Scotland sprinter Alisha Rees has set her sights on breaking her own national record at this summer’s Commonwealth Games.

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Loughborough student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)

A Loughborough University student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay

Commonwealth flags and smiling faces covered the campus today (Monday 11 July), as crowds gathered to welcome the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay - meet the Batonbearers!

Excitement is building as the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is set to arrive on campus on Monday (11 July) as its official Loughborough tour starts from the University.
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Lightning’s Beth Cobden named in Team England’s Netball Commonwealth Games squad

Loughborough Lightning’s Beth Cobden has been selected as part of Team England’s netball squad to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.

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Loughborough-linked Women’s Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games

Loughborough-linked Women’s Hockey players are once again set for the global stage as the home nations have confirmed their squads for the Commonwealth Games.

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Para Sport sculpture inspired by Loughborough athlete unveiled

A sculpture celebrating para athletes has been unveiled in Birmingham as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.

Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Loughborough University as full England route revealed

The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Loughborough University during its final journey through England this summer, as the full route is revealed.
Commonwealth Games 2022 roundup

John Steele – Loughborough Sport’s Commonwealth Games

Ten years on from London 2012 and a more recent global pandemic, our nation was ready for some world-class sport. We all sorely missed the inspiration of live sport during the pandemic, so to have an event of such magnitude here in England provided the perfect tonic for many. 11 days of sporting drama has just unfolded in the second city, and I think it’s safe to say Birmingham delivered with incredible style.