Loughborough athletes on the global stage

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Loughborough University honours Paralympic stars Emma Wiggs and Jessica-Jane Applegate with honorary degrees

emma wiggs and jessica-jane applegate in grad gowns

Loughborough University honours Paralympic stars Emma Wiggs and Jessica-Jane Applegate with honorary degrees

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Wimbledon in focus: How Loughborough research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO)

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Wimbledon in focus: Advantage Loughborough – serving up research and innovation in tennis (VIDEO)

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Loughborough plays host to England Men’s Test team ahead of summer international schedule (VIDEO)

Sport scholar Molly Palmer in action

Impressive Palmer wins Women’s Long Jump as Sawyers returns at LIA

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Medal table

Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Medals
1 China 94 76 50 220
2 Great Britain 49 44 31 124
3 United States 36 42 27 105
4 Netherlands 27 17 12 56
5 Brazil 25 26 38 89
20 Loughborough 7 6 6 19

Last updated: 8 September 2024

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Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day 11

Loughborough closes out the Paralympic Games with 19 medals as Kramer nets gold for the Netherlands.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day 10

Okoh wins bronze in dramatic Women's 100m T63 final on the penultimate night at the Paris Paralympics.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Nine

There was a flurry of Loughborough medals on day nine of the Paralympic Games.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Eight

Loughborough athletes take brilliant medals in Para powerlifting at La Chapelle Arena in Paris.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Seven

Holl and Newson claim superb double silver success in cycling and Para powerlifting respectively.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Six

Tully Kearney finishes 5th in the Women’s S5 50m Backstroke Final.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Five

Loughborough athletes delivered three incredible Paralympic medals in a busy day of triathlon action.

Loughborough at the Paralympic Games – Day Four

Lightning Cycling’s Jenny Holl wins stunning gold at the velodrome and Canda’s Lakatos takes silver in the Men’s T53 Final.
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USA Women's national rugby union team - World Cup training camp

How Loughborough research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge

Improving tennis serves using technology
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