February 2020 news
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Loughborough Lightning vs Strathclyde Sirens: Round 2 preview
This week Loughborough Lightning have been busy preparing to welcome its fans, members and dedicated followers to Sir David Wallace Arena for their first home game of the 2020 season.
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Strong Loughborough performances in Glasgow and Sheffield
The cancellation of the World Indoor Championships (for which this would have been the trials), alongside the change in location from its usual Birmingham or Sheffield venue, meant that this year’s British Indoor Championships were an undeniably quieter affair than in previous years. However, it didn’t deter all athletes and the Championships saw 23 current students, 16 alumni and 16 Loughborough-based athletes make the flight, train or drive up to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
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Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?
Loughborough University’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.
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Records tumble as Loughborough dominate BUCS swimming
Loughborough swimmers turned on the style at last weekend’s British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships, returning home with 30 medals and five broken records – and the over the overall team title.
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Four lightning linked players named in GB 7s training squad
Rhona Lloyd, Helen Nelson, Celia Quansah and Jodie Ounsley have all been named in Scott Forrest’s GB sevens extended squad and will be competing for a place in the final squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
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Lightning look to get season off to a flyer
Loughborough Lightning is in positive mood ahead of their 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season opener against Team Bath this weekend.
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Loughborough athletes deliver 25 medals at BUCS Indoor Championships
Day 3 of the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships was a showcase for Loughborough talent, with a constant flow of medals, PBs and superb performances throughout the Sheffield EIS arena.
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Loughborough athletes secure eight medals on the first two days of competition at the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
It was a very special February 14th for the African Violet team that travelled to the Sheffield EIS Arena, as Loughborough won at least one medal in every medal event on the Friday afternoon.
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Inter Varsity Indoor success for Loughborough athletes
The annual Inter Varsity Indoor competition has been dominated by Loughborough athletes.
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Alumnus helps to set cyclists on track to victory
Loughborough alumnus Sam Pendred has helped in the development of a new track bike for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, through his role as an engineer at Hope Technology.
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Loughborough academic publishes new sporting book
Dr Jamie Barker, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has co-authored a new book titled ‘The Psychology of Soccer’.
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Talk Sport Conference 2020 inspires the next generation of sports industry professionals
The third annual Talk Sport Conference was held at Loughborough University last week, offering information and advice for those seeking a career in the sports industry.
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Heat research from Loughborough featured in global triathlon guide
Academics from Loughborough University have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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British motorcycle racers testing with Loughborough Performance ahead of 2020 Championship
Jake Dixon, Tarran Mackenzie, and Taylor Mackenzie were the latest motorcycle racers making the most of Loughborough’s state-of-the-art facilities, spending two days testing at the University’s Performance Centre.
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Loughborough duo reign supreme at English National Badminton Championships
Loughborough pair Max Flynn and Fee Teng Liew produced a stunning performance to take the Mixed Doubles title at the English National Badminton Championships.
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Alumnus called up as Head Rugby Coach for Sweden
Alumnus Alex Laybourne has been named the new Men’s Head Coach for Sweden’s 15s team.
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Loughborough Paralympic hopefuls recognised in 2020 Paralympic World Class Programme
British Athletics has announced that several Loughborough-based athletes have been offered membership to the Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) in 2020.
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Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?
The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?
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Records and PBs tumble for Loughborough athletes during fruitful weekend
Loughborough athletes enjoyed a successful weekend as records and PBs fell across various disciplines.
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Loughborough athletes shine at BUCS Cross Country
The BUCS Cross Country Championships, held at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh on Saturday 1st February, saw close to 2,000 runners participating and Loughborough impacting powerfully on proceedings - with team victories in three of the four races and a third team place in the other.
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Loughborough swimmers enjoy globetrotting January
Swimmers from the Loughborough Performance Squad and British Swimming have undergone an extensive period of travel last month, taking part in training camps and competitions across the world.
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Loughborough Lightning secure their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.
Loughborough Lightning have secured their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.