2024 news
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Kravchenko elected chair of IPC Athletes' Council
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete’s Council has elected current Loughborough University PhD student Vladyslava Kravchenko as its new Chairperson.
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Loughborough Sport enters partnership with VALD
Loughborough Sport is delighted to announce a 12-month partnership with technology provider, VALD.
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Loughborough University to host England’s Futsal Euro 2026 qualifiers
England Futsal has partnered with Loughborough University to host the Men’s National Team’s home fixtures for the UEFA Euro 2026 Main Round Qualifiers.
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Loughborough Lightning FC announce exciting new signing: welsh talent Morgan Rodgers
Loughborough Lightning FC is thrilled to announce the signing of Morgan Rodgers, a versatile and experienced player, who joins the club from Billericay Town.
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Former World, Commonwealth and European champion named Loughborough’s new Head of Sprints and Hurdles
Dai Greene, a World, European, Commonwealth and Diamond League Champion has been appointed Loughborough University’s new Head of Sprints and Hurdles.
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Club captain Kayleigh Hines departs Loughborough Lightning Football
Loughborough Lightning club captain Kayleigh Hines has left the club with immediate effect to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
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Loughborough University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy
Loughborough University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy – with opportunity sitting at its core.
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Alicia Grimmond and Joy Lowe earn selection for England Futsal Lionesses Squad
In a historic achievement for English women's futsal, Alicia Grimmond, goalkeeper for Loughborough Lightning FC, and Joy Lowe, from Loughborough Students’ Women’s Football Club, have both secured spots in the first-ever England Futsal Lionesses squad.
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Graham’s Family Dairy and Loughborough Sport enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has joined forces with Scotland’s largest independent dairy business which has come on board as the university's official protein dairy partner.
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Loughborough Lightning's Impressive Start to FAWNL Division 1 Midlands Campaign
Loughborough Lightning Football have had a brilliant start to the season.
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Loughborough’s Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls’ title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
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Female participation in physiology testing
In recent years, the number of women participating in running has surged significantly.
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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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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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Loughborough Students Football Club league season commences
The Loughborough Students Football Club League Season started as both the first and development teams were in action in their new leagues after being promoted at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
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Loughborough Students ready for historic Step 4 debut in Northern Premier League Midlands Division
Loughborough Students FC make their eagerly awaited debut at Step 4 of the non league football pyramid on Saturday 10th August 2024 with an away trip to Coleshill Town in Warwickshire.
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EuroHockey U21 Championships recap
Loughborough University was well represented at the recent EuroHockey U21 Championships.
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Loughborough Lightning NPL team triumph 2024 summer tournament
The Loughborough Lightning Netball team has had a phenomenal season, showcasing their dominance and skill across multiple age groups in the National Performance League (NPL).
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Loughborough Students FC announce opponents for this season's FA competitions
Loughborough Students FC have discovered who they will face in this season's FA Competitions. The draw for the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Youth Cup took place on Friday 5th July.
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Loughborough University wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title
Loughborough University has continued its phenomenal record in the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) competition following confirmation of an unprecedented 43rd consecutive title.
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Kukri Sports and Loughborough University celebrate over a decade of partnership extension to 2028
Kukri Sports has agreed the extension of its multi-year partnership with Loughborough University until 2028, continuing to supply performance and staff kit.
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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 Sport and Weleda Arnica enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has partnered with global cosmetics brand, Weleda Arnica.
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Loughborough Lightning season preview
With the FAWNL season start date being confirmed as 18th August 2024, Lightning go into the new season facing some familiar faces with the addition of new teams coming into the FAWNL for the first time.
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Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles
Loughborough Lightning have won historic back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles following a gripping 54-70 win over Manchester Thunder on Saturday evening.
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Squad updates announced by Lightning Football for 24/25 season
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season Loughborough Lightning can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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Loughborough University launches dedicated website for Paris
Loughborough University’s new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched – exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.
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Lightning secure their place in the NSL 2024 Grand Final
Tensions were high in Sir David Wallace Arena as Lightning looked to secure their place in the NSL Grand Final. With a replay of last year’s final against a strong London Pulse team, an extraordinary performance is what it would take for the home team to come out on top. After two losses to Pulse already this season, Lightning took to the court with a point to prove.
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Loughborough Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, Loughborough Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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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 Lightning to work alongside Buckingham RUFC
Loughborough Lightning have entered into a formal agreement with Buckingham RUFC heading into the 2024/25 season.
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Loughborough Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport and Loughborough University have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.
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Loughborough Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
Loughborough Students FC are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the club’s first campaign in Step 4 in the Northern Premier League Division 1 Midlands.
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Lightning secure the home semi-final against London Pulse after a win against Severn Stars
After a close game resulting in a loss for Loughborough Lightning last weekend, the home team took to the court with determined focus. It was an important game for not only the side, but one that marked captain Nat Panagarry’s 150th NSL appearance for Lightning.
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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.
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Loughborough Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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Lightning fall short against Pulse after an intense game
The supporters in the Sir David Wallace Arena showed their colours in Round 17 of the NSL in celebration and support of PRIDE. With both teams holding second and third place in the league table, the game was set to be a heated contest in a packed-out Sir David Wallace Arena. The game also celebrated Beth Cobden’s 150th NSL appearance for Lightning.
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Loughborough athletes return to UK with clutch of medals
Loughborough-linked athletes returned home from the World Para Athletics Championship with a huge medal haul after several impressive performances.
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Loughborough Sport and Active Iron enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has partnered with innovative iron supplement experts, Active Iron.
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Loughborough Futsal win the 2023-2024 BUCS Championship after a stellar season
The 2023-2024 season has been remarkable for Loughborough University’s Futsal team in the University BUCS competition.
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Lightning confirmed for relaunched Netball Super League
Loughborough Lightning are among eight successful teams set to propel the League forward from next season following the completion of a tender process
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Lightning secure superb one-two at the Loughborough Cycling Festival
Lucy Harris and Jenny Holl both produced stunning performances as Lightning secured a dominant one-two in the Jose Gilbert Memorial Trophy at this year’s Loughborough Cycling Festival.
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Back to winning ways at home, Lightning beat Strathclyde Sirens
With a change to the team for the game, seeing training partner Georgie Brock-Taylor replace Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph found herself wearing the title of captain for Lightning. Lightning’s line up also saw a last-minute change with Alice Harvey resuming her usual position as goalkeeper rather than Annabel Roddy.
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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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Lightning secure unprecedented hat-trick of title wins
Loughborough Lightning’s Wheelchair Basketball side continued its phenomenal dominance in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) by winning a third consecutive title on Saturday evening.
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Loughborough University reiterates its pledge to clean sport
In conjunction with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), Loughborough University has once again continued its commitment to clean sport.
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Loughborough team ready to take home advantage this weekend
The Loughborough team will be looking to take full home advantage at this weekend’s annual Loughborough International, as Loughborough Past and Present take on teams from England, Wales, Scotland, the National Athletics League and GB&NI Juniors.
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Round thirteen of the Netball Super League sees Loughborough Lightning take a confident win against home side Team Bath.
This week’s away game at the Team Bath Arena saw Lightning skilfully take the win against a strong home side, allowing them to return to winning ways after last week’s agonising loss against fellow top-of-the-league team, Manchester Thunder.
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Loughborough Sport and Kitman Labs enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has partnered with leading data and intelligence platform, Kitman Labs.
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Loughborough's Caolan Dobney shines in Northern Ireland's Euro's Futsal qualifiers
During the recent international futsal break, Caolan Dobney, a current student at Loughborough University, proudly represented Northern Ireland in the Euro's qualifier round.
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Students: Exercise your voice! Have your say in the Active Lifestyles Survey
Loughborough Sport is calling all current students to complete this short survey to improve the sport and physical activity offerings here at Loughborough University.
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Loughborough University and leading nutrition brand Science in Sport unveil partnership
Loughborough University has announced a new partnership with world-leading nutrition brand, Science in Sport (SiS), ahead of a huge summer of sporting action.
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England beat France to retain Six Nations crown
England retained the Women’s Six Nations title in style with a convincing 42-21 victory over 14-player France in Bordeaux.
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Lightning remain victorious against strong Leeds Rhinos side
This week it was another win for Loughborough Lightning during their away game at the First Direct Arena against home side Leeds Rhinos. With 3,700 attendees watching the game, the round eleven action did not disappoint.
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Historic promotion for Men's 3rd XV caps off a stellar season
After a historic season where Loughborough University’s Men's 1st XV secured the BSR trophy for the first time, the Men's 3rd XV continued the success by earning promotion on Wednesday evening.
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Round 10 showdown sees Lightning take the victory over Saracens Mavericks
Loughborough Lightning defended their current streak of home wins against Saracens Mavericks, with a radiant shooting display from Mary Cholhok.
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Lightning take the win over a battling Severn Stars
Loughborough Lightning’s trip to Worcester saw a highly contested game against Severn Stars. With both teams holding second and third place on the league table respectively, the game was not one to be missed.
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Loughborough University Rugby secures historic double finals
Loughborough University's Men’s and Women’s Rugby teams have made history, achieving a remarkable double by securing coveted spots in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Rugby Union finals.
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Loughborough swimmers impress at British Championships
Loughborough University-linked swimmers produced some remarkable performances at the British Championships to book their respective places at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris.
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Another home win for Lightning over Cardiff Dragons
Round eight of the NSL saw Loughborough Lightning take on Cardiff Dragons on home turf.
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Loughborough University Tennis Academy players eye up trophies at Junior National Championships
Following a successful U16’s LTA Junior Nationals Event this week where three Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) Players were competing, six LUNTA players will now compete in in the U18 LTA Junior National Championships in Roehampton.
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A ruthless Lightning team performance dominates Sirens in Glasgow.
An away trip to Strathclyde Sirens allowed Head Coach, Vic Burgess to give her Lightning players valuable minutes. She made two changes to the starting seven, with Bella Baylis and Ella Clark replacing Nat Panagarry and Rhea Dixon. Hannah Joseph was provided the captaincy and led the team out in Glasgow.
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Loughborough hosts key international junior tennis tournament
Loughborough University welcomed the tennis stars of tomorrow to campus as it hosted the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) J100 tournament on campus.
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A highly contested, top of the table clash sees Lightning take another win
This week’s round six, highly anticipated match between Lightning and Thunder certainly did not disappoint, with both teams performing to the highest levels. Each team has now become a familiar favourite within the league, meaning that their contest showcased two strong, structured teams taking to court, yet in the end it was Lightning that came out on top.
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Loughborough University hosts bumper BUCS Big Wednesday
Loughborough University delivered a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) "Big Wednesday" to remember as it played host to a day of enthralling sporting action across its world-renowned campus.
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Loughborough Sport bolsters senior leadership team with new appointments
Loughborough Sport has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new directors.
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Lightning secure victory over Leeds Rhinos in Round Five of the NSL
Lightning welcomed Leeds Rhinos onto campus as they looked to build on their strong start to the Netball Super League season. Vic Burgess once again went with an unchanged starting seven in front of a home, sell-out crowd at Sir David Wallace.
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Loughborough Sport and Rhino enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has joined forces with leading sports equipment provider, Rhino.
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Lightning return to winning ways against Mavericks
Following last week's narrow defeat to London Pulse, Lightning faced a trip down to Hertfordshire Sports Village to face league opponents Saracens Mavericks in attempt to get back to winning ways.
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Loughborough Students reach Challenge Cup final
Loughborough Students FC emerged triumphant on Tuesday 5 March, securing a hard-fought victory over Barwell FC in the Leicestershire & Rutland Challenge Cup semi-final.
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Computacenter extends partnership with Loughborough Sport
Loughborough Sport is thrilled to announce its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended for another year.
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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.
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Lighting face narrow defeat to Pulse in a highly contested rematch of last year’s Grand Final
Lightning were on the road for the first time this season for their highly anticipated fixture against Pulse. With a record attendance at the Copper Box Arena, the game delivered the same amount of drama and intensity as last year's Netball Super League Grand Final.
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Loughborough win 34 medals at BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
Loughborough athletes had one of their best-ever BUCS performances at the 2024 BUCS Indoor Championships, winning 34 medals and setting three Championship Best Performances at the Sheffield EIS Arena between the 23rd and 25th February.
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Huge medal haul for Loughborough athletes at the British National Track Championships
Loughborough’s performance cyclists returned home with 13 medals after a hugely impressive British National Track Championships in Manchester.
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Two Loughborough Lightning FC stars shine on the international stage
Two Loughborough Lightning FC players have represented their respective nations on the international stage.
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Lightning bank another impressive win against Team Bath in round two
On Saturday, Lightning welcomed Team Bath to campus for their first fixture of the season held at Sir David Wallace. Fans arrived in their numbers to support the team in their challenge to retain the Super League title.
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Loughborough athletes take World University Cross Country gold in Oman
Seven Loughborough students travelled to the World University Cross Country Championships in Muscat, Oman, where BUCS rivals Loughborough and Birmingham joined together to take mixed relay gold.
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Loughborough swimmers shine at 2024 World Aquatics Championships
Loughborough University swimmers showcased exceptional performances at the Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships, securing an impressive haul of medals.
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Medal Success for Loughborough at UK Indoor and UK Winter Throws Championships
It was a hugely successful weekend for Loughborough as current students, alumni and Loughborough-based athletes won medals across both the UK Indoor and UK Winter Throws Championships.
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Lightning soar ahead of Storm at Netball Super League season opener
Loughborough Lightning took the win at their first game of the 2024 Netball Super League season this weekend against rivals Surrey Storm, with an impressive final score of 63-50, paving the way for what is set to be an exhilarating season of netball.
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Loughborough Teams Make Four from Four Podiums at BUCS Cross Country
It was another successful weekend for Loughborough’s Cross Country runners as all four teams make their respective podiums at a muddy Temple Newsam Park in Leeds on Saturday 3rd February.
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Loughborough athletes set for World Aquatics Championships
Loughborough University will be well represented at the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
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Loughborough University strengthens partnership with Hudl
Loughborough University has reaffirmed its status as a centre of excellence for performance analysis by extending its partnership with Hudl for another three years.
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Shepherd to spearhead ParalympicsGB’s nutrition strategy at Paralympic Games
Andrew Shepherd, Loughborough Sport’s Lead Performance Nutritionist, will join up with ParalympicsGB ahead of this summer’s 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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LUNTA players gearing up for Australian Open Junior Championships
Two players from Loughborough University’s National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) have touched down in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open Junior Championships.
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Lightning welcomes midfielder Molly Sutherland from Derby County Women
Loughborough Lightning is thrilled to announce the signing of central midfielder Molly Sutherland from Tier 3 Northern Premier Division side Derby County Women.
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Aldi UK extends deal with Loughborough University
Aldi, Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket, has pledged to continue its support of Loughborough University’s Men’s Performance Football Team for another year.
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Hinch and Earps named in King’s Honours list
Loughborough University alumnae sporting stars Maddie Hinch and Mary Earps have both been named in the latest King’s New Year Honours list.