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Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport
A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including 麻豆直播 University, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.
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麻豆直播 tennis stars set for Wimbledon
As Wimbledon gets ready to open its doors for another fortnight of top-class tennis, this year鈥檚 draw will feature a standout group of athletes from 麻豆直播 University.
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England retain Six Nations title after thriller versus France
England secured a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title following Saturday鈥檚 thrilling 43-42 victory over France.
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Padel is coming to 麻豆直播 University
麻豆直播 University is thrilled to have partnered with Soul Padel to deliver an install of two new padel courts on campus.
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Lightning step up preparations ahead of season opener
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Wheelchair Basketball side鈥檚 quest for a fourth straight title will begin on Saturday 18 January with a trip to Worcester Wolves (tip-off, 5 pm).
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Kravchenko elected chair of IPC Athletes' Council
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete鈥檚 Council has elected current 麻豆直播 University PhD student Vladyslava Kravchenko as its new Chairperson.
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麻豆直播 Sport enters partnership with VALD
麻豆直播 Sport is delighted to announce a 12-month partnership with technology provider, VALD.
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Former World, Commonwealth and European champion named 麻豆直播鈥檚 new Head of Sprints and Hurdles
Dai Greene, a World, European, Commonwealth and Diamond League Champion has been appointed 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 new Head of Sprints and Hurdles.
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麻豆直播 University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy
麻豆直播 University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy 鈥� with opportunity sitting at its core.
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麻豆直播鈥檚 Stojsavljevic wins US Open junior title
Teenager Mika Stojsavljevic became the first Briton in 15 years to win the US Open Girls鈥� title after a dominant 6-4 6-4 victory over Wakana Sonobe in New York.
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season
麻豆直播 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鈥檚 B Team home games at 麻豆直播 University Stadium
Nottingham Forest is delighted to confirm that the Club鈥檚 B Team home games will be played at 麻豆直播 University Stadium for the 2024/25 season.
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麻豆直播 University wins incredible 43rd consecutive BUCS title
麻豆直播 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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Outstanding Xu and Stojsavljevic finish runners-up in Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final
麻豆直播-linked tennis players Mimi Xu and Mika Stojsavljevic finished runners-up in the Wimbledon girls鈥� doubles final after a valiant performance at SW19.
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麻豆直播 Sport and Weleda Arnica enter new partnership
麻豆直播 Sport has partnered with global cosmetics brand, Weleda Arnica.
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Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles
麻豆直播 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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麻豆直播 University launches dedicated website for Paris
麻豆直播 University鈥檚 new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched 鈥� exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.
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Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry
麻豆直播 tennis prodigy Henry Searle will compete in the singles main draw at this summer鈥檚 Wimbledon after being granted a wildcard entry by the All England Club.
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麻豆直播 Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
麻豆直播 Sport and 麻豆直播 University have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.聽
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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 麻豆直播 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鈥檚 150th NSL appearance for Lightning.
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麻豆直播 athletes deliver in Rome
Athletes linked to 麻豆直播 University produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
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麻豆直播 athletes return to UK with clutch of medals
麻豆直播-linked athletes returned home from the World Para Athletics Championship with a huge medal haul after several impressive performances.
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麻豆直播 Sport and Active Iron enter new partnership
麻豆直播 Sport has partnered with innovative iron supplement experts, Active Iron.
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Lightning confirmed for relaunched Netball Super League
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 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鈥檚 麻豆直播 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鈥檚 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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麻豆直播 International delivers on a day of high sporting drama
Great Britain鈥檚 Katarina Johnson-Thompson underpinned her Paris medal hopes by recording a season鈥檚 best in the high jump at the 2024 麻豆直播 International Athletics (LIA).
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Lightning secure unprecedented hat-trick of title wins
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Wheelchair Basketball side continued its phenomenal dominance in the Women鈥檚 Premier League (WPL) by winning a third consecutive title on Saturday evening.
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麻豆直播 University reiterates its pledge to clean sport
In conjunction with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), 麻豆直播 University has once again continued its commitment to clean sport.
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麻豆直播 team ready to take home advantage this weekend
The 麻豆直播 team will be looking to take full home advantage at this weekend鈥檚 annual 麻豆直播 International, as 麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 Lightning take a confident win against home side Team Bath.
This week鈥檚 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鈥檚 agonising loss against fellow top-of-the-league team, Manchester Thunder.
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麻豆直播 Sport and Kitman Labs enter new partnership
麻豆直播 Sport has partnered with leading data and intelligence platform, Kitman Labs.聽
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麻豆直播 University and leading nutrition brand Science in Sport unveil partnership
麻豆直播 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鈥檚 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 麻豆直播 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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Round 10 showdown sees Lightning take the victory over Saracens Mavericks
麻豆直播 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
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 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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麻豆直播 swimmers impress at British Championships
麻豆直播 University-linked swimmers produced some remarkable performances at the British Championships to book their respective places at this summer鈥檚 Olympic Games in Paris. 聽
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麻豆直播 University Tennis Academy players eye up trophies at Junior National Championships
Following a successful U16鈥檚 LTA Junior Nationals Event this week where three 麻豆直播 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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麻豆直播 hosts key international junior tennis tournament
麻豆直播 University welcomed the tennis stars of tomorrow to campus as it hosted the International Tennis Federation鈥檚 (ITF) J100 tournament on campus.
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A highly contested, top of the table clash sees Lightning take another win
This week鈥檚 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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麻豆直播 University hosts bumper BUCS Big Wednesday
麻豆直播 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. 聽
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麻豆直播 Sport bolsters senior leadership team with new appointments
麻豆直播 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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麻豆直播 Sport and Rhino enter new partnership
麻豆直播 Sport has joined forces with leading sports equipment provider, Rhino.聽
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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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Computacenter extends partnership with 麻豆直播 Sport
麻豆直播 Sport is thrilled to announce its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended for another year.
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Alumna Caudery wins 鈥渦nbelievable鈥� 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鈥檚 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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麻豆直播 win 34 medals at BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
麻豆直播 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 麻豆直播 athletes at the British National Track Championships
麻豆直播鈥檚 performance cyclists returned home with 13 medals after a hugely impressive British National Track Championships in Manchester.
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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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麻豆直播 athletes take World University Cross Country gold in Oman
Seven 麻豆直播 students travelled to the World University Cross Country Championships in Muscat, Oman, where BUCS rivals 麻豆直播 and Birmingham joined together to take mixed relay gold.
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Medal Success for 麻豆直播 at UK Indoor and UK Winter Throws Championships
It was a hugely successful weekend for 麻豆直播 as current students, alumni and 麻豆直播-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
麻豆直播 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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麻豆直播 athletes set for World Aquatics Championships
麻豆直播 University will be well represented at the upcoming World Aquatics Championships in Doha.
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麻豆直播 University strengthens partnership with Hudl
麻豆直播 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鈥檚 nutrition strategy at Paralympic Games
Andrew Shepherd, 麻豆直播 Sport鈥檚 Lead Performance Nutritionist, will join up with ParalympicsGB ahead of this summer鈥檚 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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LUNTA players gearing up for Australian Open Junior Championships
Two players from 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) have touched down in Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open Junior聽Championships.
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Aldi UK extends deal with 麻豆直播 University
Aldi, Britain鈥檚 fourth-largest supermarket, has pledged to continue its support of 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Performance Football Team for another year.
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Hinch and Earps named in King鈥檚 Honours list
麻豆直播 University alumnae sporting stars Maddie Hinch and Mary Earps have both been named in the latest King鈥檚 New Year Honours list.
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Brent Lakatos: From Canada via 麻豆直播 with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)
On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with 麻豆直播.
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麻豆直播 athletes contribute to Britain鈥檚 best ever Euro Cross gold medal haul
麻豆直播 athletes contributed to a record GB&NI medal haul at this weekend鈥檚 European Cross Country Championships, with all but one 麻豆直播 student, alumni or 麻豆直播-based athlete returning from Brussels with a medal in their bags.
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Lightning Netball and Long Tall Sally extend working relationship
麻豆直播 University has announced that specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally will continue as Lightning Netball鈥檚 headline sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Super League season.
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World record broken as 麻豆直播 swimmers clinch huge medal haul in Bucharest
Daniel Wiffen produced a magnificent performance to break the 800m freestyle world record at the European Short Course Championships in Romania.
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Lightning gearing up for wheelchair basketball title defence
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Wheelchair Basketball side are looking towards a hat-trick of title wins as the Women鈥檚 Premier League (WPL) returns for a new season this December.
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麻豆直播 athletes selected for European Cross Country Championships
15 麻豆直播 athletes have been selected to compete for their respective national teams at the European Cross Country Championships in Belgium next month.
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NFL Academy athlete Timi Oke commits to Northwestern University
Timi Oke, the latest exciting talent to graduate from the NFL Academy, has officially committed to the Division 1 U.S. college football program at Northwestern University 鈥� becoming the first NFL Academy player to sign with a Big Ten Conference team.
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麻豆直播 University and West Ham United women鈥檚 team launch study in player development
麻豆直播 University has launched a joint study with West Ham United women鈥檚 team to gather data on women鈥檚 football to enhance the understanding, development, and performance of its female players.
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麻豆直播 success at Liverpool Cross Challenge
Although a typical Saturday in Liverpool is full of either Everton blue or Liverpool FC red, on Saturday 25th November, Merseyside鈥檚 Sefton Park had a distinctive African Violet feel to it.
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麻豆直播鈥檚 Pichardie captains Spain in USA defeat
麻豆直播 Rugby鈥檚 back row Mario Pichardie captained Spain in their recent La Vila International Rugby Cup match versus the USA.
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麻豆直播 Squash pledges to support the next generation of talent
麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Squash programme has pledged to support the next generation of sporting talent by offering bespoke training to junior players for the 2023/34 season.
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International athletes shine at 麻豆直播 Swimming Meet
Top swimming talent from across the UK and further afield turned on the style at this weekend鈥檚 inaugural 麻豆直播 International Swimming Meet.
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NFL Academy athlete Daniel Akinkunmi commits to the University of Oklahoma
NFL Academy athlete Daniel Akinkunmi has become the latest exciting talent to graduate from the program and set to join a Division 1 US college, committing to Big 12 Conference team, the University of Oklahoma.
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Yasmina Eissa: The road to the Paralympic Games
麻豆直播 University Para Badminton star athlete Yasmina Eissa has her sights well set on the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
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Tolman claims silver at Belgian international
麻豆直播鈥檚 Lizzie Tolman enjoyed a successful Yonex Belgian International competition earlier this month, returning home with a brilliant silver medal in the Women鈥檚 Doubles.
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Experts in Sport: Training load monitoring in elite sport - limitations and lessons from medicine
Among the plethora of sports technologies now available, how is athletes鈥� training and performance impacted and what effect does this have on sport as a whole?
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Lightning reveal star-studded squad ahead of new campaign
麻豆直播 Lightning has officially announced its squad ahead of the upcoming 2024 Netball Super League (NSL) season.
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World Championships sees incredible success for 麻豆直播 University athletes
麻豆直播 University athletes are returning home as heroes after producing some extraordinary performances at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
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麻豆直播 celebrates its long-standing athletics success with Budapest event
麻豆直播 University鈥檚 long-standing success in athletics has been formally recognised at a key event held in Budapest, Hungary.
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麻豆直播 Students win medals at European Junior Athletics Championships
麻豆直播 students David Race (coach: Kyle Bennett) and Sean Anyaogu (TJ Ossai) will each be bringing back a medal from the European Junior Championships in Jerusalem, as they formed part of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that took on the rest of the continent.
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麻豆直播 athletes selected for 2023 IWBF European Championships
麻豆直播 University will be well represented at this month鈥檚 2023 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) European Championships after a large contingent of Lightning players have been selected by their respective nations.
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Capewell sets new British record at Cycling World Championships
麻豆直播鈥檚 involvement at the Cycling World Championships started in perfect fashion as current student Sophie Capewell set a new British record in the women's team sprint.
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麻豆直播 athletes selected for World Athletics Championships
麻豆直播 University will have a large contingent of athletes at this summer鈥檚 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
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Lansiquot Lights up LEAP
Imani-Lara Lansiquot stormed to a new 100m PB of 11.01 at the annual 麻豆直播 European Athletics Permit (LEAP) meeting this weekend, leapfrogging Montell Douglas鈥檚 2008 LEAP performance of 11.05 to go third on the all-time women鈥檚 UK lists, and breaking the 麻豆直播 stadium record in the process.
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Cox claims stunning bronze at World Swimming Championships
Lauren Cox became the first British woman in seven years to medal individually at the Swimming World Championships after winning a brilliant bronze in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Athletics superstars to compete at LEAP
麻豆直播 University will host some of the biggest names in athletics this Saturday (29 July 2023) as the 麻豆直播 European Athletics Permit (LEAP) returns to campus for another year.
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John Steele OBE blog: Why the Commonwealth Games is an event to be cherished
The Commonwealth Games means so many different things, to so many different people, in so many different countries.
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Freeman appointed 麻豆直播 D1 Women's Head Coach
麻豆直播 Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Tor Freeman as women鈥檚 Division One Head Coach.
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麻豆直播 athletes sparkle at Para Athletics World Championships
Athletes linked to 麻豆直播 University performed incredibly well at the recent Para Athletics World Championships in Paris, bringing home a combined nine medals.
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Superb Searle seals Wimbledon Boys鈥� title
麻豆直播鈥檚 Henry Searle produced a stunning performance to end Britain鈥檚 61-year wait for a boys' singles champion at Wimbledon.
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麻豆直播 crowned BUCS Champions with record-breaking points tally
麻豆直播 University has secured an incredible 42nd consecutive British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) title after amassing a record number of points in the competition.
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Golden weekend for 麻豆直播 Students at the UK Athletics Championships
In a weekend which saw every possible element of British weather, from torrential downpours to dazzling sunshine, six 麻豆直播 students battled the conditions to win gold medals and become UK Athletics champions for 2023.
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Stanley to lead Riders and 麻豆直播 BUCS side
Leicester Riders are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ben Stanley as head coach.
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Lightning appoint Nathan Smith as new Head Coach
麻豆直播 Lightning are delighted to announce the appointment of Nathan Smith as the Club鈥檚 new Head Coach.
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Alumna Hannah Dingley named first female manager of men鈥檚 professional football team
Alumna Hannah Dingley has made history by being named the new Caretaker Head Coach of Forest Green Rovers, becoming the first woman to manage a professional men鈥檚 football team in England.
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麻豆直播 athletes shine at Under 20/Under 23 National Championships
麻豆直播 students enjoyed a hugely successful Under 20/Under 23 National Championships as six athletes secured automatic spots on the upcoming GB&NI European teams.
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麻豆直播 alumnus takes on charity swim challenge
Andrew Donaldson, the 麻豆直播 University alumnus, has taken on the 鈥極cean鈥檚 Seven Swim Challenge for Mental Health鈥�, which involves the seven toughest and most iconic channel swims in the world, equating to a total of almost 200km.
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King's Birthday Honours: Three sporting 麻豆直播 alumni recognised
Three 麻豆直播 University sporting alumni have been recognised in the King鈥檚 Birthday Honours.
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The UK Sports Institute makes bold commitment to Para sport with 麻豆直播 University
The UK Sports Institute (UKSI) and 麻豆直播 University have pledged to collaborate in a broad range of areas and projects that ultimately seek to enhance Great Britain鈥檚 future Paralympic performance ambitions.
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麻豆直播 Lightning claim their second Netball Super League title over London Pulse at the Copper Box Arena
麻豆直播 Lightning won a second Netball Super League title with a 57-48 win over London Pulse at a sold-out Copper Box Arena.
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Superb Lightning win historic Super League title
麻豆直播 Lightning won an incredible second Super League title after coming from behind to beat London Pulse 57-48 at the Copper Box Arena.
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Lightning strike and take an emphatic win over the reigning champions Manchester Thunder in front of an electric home crowd
麻豆直播 Lightning make this year鈥檚 Netball Super League Grand Final following an impressive home display against last year鈥檚 champions Manchester Thunder, beating them 65-59.
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A late Lightning comeback wasn鈥檛 enough to silence league leaders Pulse
London Pulse celebrate a 61-58 victory over Lightning at the Copper Box Arena in both team鈥檚 penultimate league game of the season.
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Warner-Judd books place at World Championships after winning 10,000m title
Jessica Warner-Judd has qualified for this year鈥檚 World Championships after winning back-to-back titles at the Night of 10,000m PBs fixture hosted in London.
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麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball win back-to-back league titles
麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women鈥檚 Premier League.
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Johnson-Thompson stars at action-packed LIA
Team GB star Katarina Johnson-Thompson lit up this year鈥檚 麻豆直播 International Athletics (LIA) event on a glorious spring day at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium.
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Lightning take their second win of the 2023 season over Surrey Storm
麻豆直播 Lightning triumphed over Surrey Storm for a second time in the 2023 Netball Super League season. Round 18 saw both teams work tirelessly on court in a match that proved to be very contesting. This away win for Lightning results in Surrey Storm鈥檚 venue not being used as part of the semi-finals.
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Martin Webdale announced as 麻豆直播 Students RFC Head Coach
麻豆直播 Students RFC are delighted to announce that Martin Webdale will be staying on as Head Coach of the programme in a full-time position ahead of the 2023-24 season.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball trio called-up to GB World Championships squad
麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball trio Lucy Robinson, Siobh谩n Fitzpatrick, and Maddie Martin have all been called up to the Great Britain Women鈥檚 squad for the upcoming 2022 IWBF World Championships in Dubai.
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Huge success for 麻豆直播 at Rugby Players Association (RPA) awards
麻豆直播-linked rugby players collected numerous accolades at this year鈥檚 Rugby Players Association (RPA) Awards, cementing the University鈥檚 first-class reputation of developing athletes in the sport.
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麻豆直播 Looks to Take Home Advantage at the 65th 麻豆直播 International
Paralympic Champion Thomas Young and double 2022 European medallist Alex Haydock Wilson headline the 麻豆直播 Past and Present team for this weekend鈥檚 麻豆直播 International. They will compete in the traditional curtain raiser of the season against teams from England, Wales, GB & NI Juniors, Scotland and a National League team.
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麻豆直播 University awarded as host of BUCS Big Wednesday
Following an extensive bidding process, it has been confirmed that 麻豆直播 University will host BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Big Wednesday for the first time since 2015.
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NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye commits to the University of Tennessee
NFL Academy athlete Emmanuel Okoye has become the latest player to graduate from the program and join a Division 1 US college after committing to the University of Tennessee.
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Lightning鈥檚 Williams named in England Netball鈥檚 World Cup squad
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Fran Williams has been selected in the Vitality Roses squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson set to compete at LIA 2023
British sporting icon Katarina Johnson-Thompson has confirmed her place at this year鈥檚 麻豆直播 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 21 May 2023.
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麻豆直播 Cycling Festival returns to campus
The next generation of UK鈥檚 elite cyclists will once again showcase their talents in the region as the 麻豆直播 Cycling Festival returns on Sunday 28 May.
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Alumna Sarah Hunter lands pivotal Red Roses coaching role
Former 麻豆直播 Lightning captain and 麻豆直播 University alumna Sarah Hunter has been added to the new coaching setup at England Women鈥檚 Rugby.
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Taylor and Phillips to spearhead 麻豆直播 University National Tennis Academy
麻豆直播 University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) have today announced the appointment of two new Head Coaches to lead the development of junior international players as part of the LTA鈥檚 Player Pathway.
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England triumphant in Women鈥檚 Six Nations
England Women held off a brave fightback from France to claim a fifth successive Six Nations title this weekend in front of 58,498 fans at Twickenham.
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Lightning show their Pride once again with a win over Saracens Mavericks
麻豆直播 Lightning achieved a successful weekend with another win against Saracens Mavericks as the Netball Super League continues to celebrate Pride. Round 15 saw the two sides came head-to-head on the bank holiday with Lightning walking away with a second win after beating Manchester Thunder only two days before. The events of the two Pride rounds meant that Nat Panagarry鈥檚 Lightning side now sit in the second position of the league table with only two losses.
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Lightning silence Thunder in an emphatic win at Sir David Wallace
After a hugely competitive match, Lightning secured the win over Manchester Thunder 65-57 and gained another three points in the league. Both teams remain in the top four of the table and look to learn and recover before their next game.
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Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball
Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect.
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麻豆直播鈥檚 Bates appointed Head Coach for Invictus Games
麻豆直播鈥檚 George Bates has been appointed Team UK Head Coach for Wheelchair Basketball for the upcoming Invictus Games.
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Lightning secure the win against a fierce Sirens side
The clash between Lightning and Sirens ended 61-45 with full-court action for the entire game and saw Lightning end the game with their ninth win whilst retaining their fourth-place spot in the table. Sirens remain seventh in the league after having failed to seal a win against Lightning, which would have been their first.
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麻豆直播 Lightning achieve away win over Celtic Dragons
The twelfth round of the Netball Super League saw 麻豆直播 Lightning defeat Celtic Dragons at House of Sport, Cardiff. With a final score of 48 - 65.
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Wiffen continues record-breaking streak in Stockholm
麻豆直播 University swimmer Daniel Wiffen broke his own Ireland record with a sensational performance in the men鈥檚 400m freestyle on day one of Swim Open Stockholm.
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Lightning make a comeback with victory over Severn Stars in round 10
Lightning travelled to the University of Worcester Arena and put out a strong away performance against Severn Stars, defeating them 41-61.
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麻豆直播-linked sports women named in BBC Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023
Four female sporting powerhouses with links to 麻豆直播 University have been named in BBC Radio 4鈥檚 Woman鈥檚 Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport.
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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at 麻豆直播 University (VIDEO)
麻豆直播 University has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.
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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)
Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).
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A fiercely competitive game with Pulse ends in defeat for Lightning
A fiercely contested battle between two title contenders ended in narrow 49 - 55 defeat for Lightning as Pulse take home the points during Monday Night Netball.
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Lightning storm to another win over top of the league Surrey Storm
Lightning victorious over title contender Surrey Storm with a stellar performance, winning 62-49 at the Sir David Wallace Arena.
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GB Hockey goalkeeper Hinch hangs up her gloves
Great Britain Hockey's Olympic gold medal-winning goalkeeper Maddie Hinch has retired from the sport.
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England鈥檚 most-capped player Sarah Hunter to retire
England and 麻豆直播 Lightning back row forward, Sarah Hunter, will retire from professional rugby after this weekend鈥檚 Red Roses clash with Scotland.
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Lightning back to winning ways after facing a strong Rhinos team
Lightning make a third quarter comeback to defeat Leeds Rhinos 63-49 on Mother's Day at the Sir David Wallace Arena.
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Coach Danny Kerry joins Canada Hockey Team
Alumnus Danny Kerry has recently been announced as the new Head Coach of the Canadian national Women鈥檚 Hockey Team.
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Lightning players set for Women鈥檚 Six Nations duty
麻豆直播 Lightning will be well represented at this year鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Six Nations with 14 players called up for international duty.
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麻豆直播 research will aim to increase female participation in wheelchair rugby
麻豆直播 University is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and UK Sport on a study that researchers hope will increase female participant levels in the sport.
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Athletic Performance coach joins 麻豆直播 Sport鈥檚 Support Services
麻豆直播 Sport is delighted to welcome new recruit Cormac Ryan to its Support Services team.
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Lightning鈥檚 2023 Netball Super League unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Manchester Thunder
麻豆直播 Lightning saw their unbeaten Netball Super League run come to an end with a 62-55 defeat against Manchester Thunder at Belle Vue Arena during Friday Night Netball.
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Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up
Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event.
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Earps scoops Best Women鈥檚 Goalkeeper trophy at FIFA Awards
麻豆直播 alumna Mary Earps has been crowned The Best FIFA Women鈥檚 Goalkeeper 2022 at The Best FIFA Football Awards鈩�.
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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra completes training camp at 麻豆直播 University (VIDEO)
India鈥檚 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has completed a winter training camp at 麻豆直播 University.
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Former javelin world record holder and alumnus visits 麻豆直播 University (VIDEO)
麻豆直播 University has welcomed back one of its greatest sporting alumni as Steve Backley OBE recently visited campus.
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麻豆直播 Lightning remain undefeated with a win in a tough game against Cardiff Met Archers
麻豆直播 Lightning are still undefeated; they are striving to maintain this status and keep the top place in the league. On Saturday, 麻豆直播 Lightning travelled to Wales to play Cardiff Met Archers for the first time this season. It was a tough game in parts, but Lightning pulled together in the end and produced a win with a 20-point difference.
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Another home win for Lightning against a strong Mavericks side
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 second home game of the 2023 Netball Superleague Season brought them up against Saracens Mavericks available to watch live on Sky Sports. The fixture sets to be an enticing one with Lightning unbeaten in the season so far and Mavericks having a mixed start to the season with one win and one loss.
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78 麻豆直播-Linked athletes compete at the 2023 UK Indoor Athletics Championships
There was a distinctive 麻豆直播 feel to the recent UK Indoor Athletics Championships at the Birmingham Utilita Arena, which saw 78 麻豆直播 students, alumni and 麻豆直播-based athletes compete over the weekend of the 18th/19th February.
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Lightning continue their unbeaten start to the Netball Super League season with an away win over Strathclyde Sirens
On Monday, Lightning travelled north to face Strathclyde Sirens in their second away game of the 2023 Netball Super League season. Lightning put out an impressive performance, earning a hard-fought victory over Sirens who brought a lot of intensity and tempo to the game.
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Lightning strike again in round 2 with victory over Celtic Dragons
The second round of the 2023 Netball Super League Season saw Lightning come up against the Celtic Dragons. The fixture welcomed all fans back to the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall for the season's first home game and marked the 150th Lightning appearance for Hannah Joseph.
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Support needed to enhance PE provision for young people not in mainstream schooling 鈥� new study
New research has found that physical education (PE) provision away from the mainstream schooling system may not be supporting young people as effectively as it might, leading to them potentially missing out on positive developmental opportunities.
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John Steele OBE to step down as Executive Director of Sport at 麻豆直播 University
John Steele has today announced that he will be stepping down as 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Executive Director of Sport in January next year.
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Simpson appointed to Sports Council Trust Company board
Jo Simpson, 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Commercial and Facilities Director for Sport, has been appointed a Non-Executive Director to the Sports Council Trust Company (SCTC) board 鈥� a subsidiary of Sport England.
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Lightning achieve their first victory of the 2023 NSL season over Team Bath
The first round of 2023 Netball Superleague Season saw 麻豆直播 Lightning celebrate a 52-86 victory over Team Bath at the season opening event held in Nottingham. An event which saw all ten NSL teams come together for the first time in a single day.
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Stellar speaker line-up revealed for the Black in Sport Summit
Elite-level athletes, international broadcasters, and inspirational individuals from the black community are among the speakers confirmed for the 2023 Black in Sport Summit (BISS).
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball deliver an impressive display against East London Phoenix
麻豆直播 Lightning executed an impressive performance in their first away game of the season against last year鈥檚 finalists, East London Phoenix.
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Lightning Netball confirm leadership team for 2023 Netball Super League campaign
麻豆直播 Lightning is delighted to confirm Nat Panagarry will remain captain for the new 2023 Super League season with Hannah Joseph named as vice-captain.
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New research to offer guidance to athletes supporting pregnant partners
Researchers from 麻豆直播 University will spearhead a new project looking at how athletes can better support their partners throughout pregnancy.
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麻豆直播 Cross Country Team strike BUCS gold in West Wales
麻豆直播 travelled down to the national BUCS Cross Country Championships in Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire on Saturday 4th February, and came away with a haul of eleven medals including three of the four team wins and three individual golds from a possible four.
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麻豆直播 swimmers dominate 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet
麻豆直播 University swimmers produced some spectacular performances at the 2023 Luxembourg Euro Meet, coming home with an impressive medal haul that included 10 golds.
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麻豆直播鈥檚 Director of Swimming appointed to the British Swimming Coaches Association board
Andi Manley, 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Director of Swimming, has just been appointed to the British Swimming Coaches Association (BSCA) board.
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Long Tall Sally named Lightning Netball headline sponsor
Specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally has been confirmed as 麻豆直播 Lightning Netball鈥檚 headline sponsor for the 2023 Netball Super League season.
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Alumnus Baxter appointed new 麻豆直播 Lightning Head Coach
麻豆直播 Lightning Women鈥檚 football performance programme is delighted to confirm the appointment of Charlie Baxter as its new Head Coach.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball begin their title defence with a victory over Worcester Wolves
麻豆直播 Lightning opened their 2023 Women鈥檚 Premier League season campaign with a convincing victory over visitors Worcester Wolves on Sunday.
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Lightning complete pre-season with victory over Strathclyde Sirens
麻豆直播 Lightning celebrated a 65-58 victory over visiting side Strathclyde Sirens in their final pre-season clash on Sunday ahead of the 2023 season.
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Ruthless Ranah advances to Australian Open Juniors semi-finals
麻豆直播鈥檚 Ranah Stoiber is on the verge of a maiden Grand Slam Juniors tennis final after advancing to the semi-finals of the Australian Open Juniors.
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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)
麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.
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Stoiber powers through to Australian Open Juniors quarter-final
麻豆直播 University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) player Ranah Stoiber has stormed through to the Australian Open Juniors quarter-final stage.
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Minister for Sport Stuart Andrew MP visits NFL Academy at 麻豆直播
Stuart Andrew MP 鈥� Minister for Sport, Tourism and Civil Society 鈥� visited both 麻豆直播 University and 麻豆直播 College on Thursday 19 January to see first-hand the positive impact the National Football League (NFL) Academy is having on the region.
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Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit
Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company, has pledged its support to the ground-breaking initiative led by a group of 麻豆直播 University students, the Black In Sport Summit (BISS). The partnership forms part of Sky鈥檚 拢30 million commitment towards tackling systemic racism.
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麻豆直播 agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy
麻豆直播 University and 麻豆直播 College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.
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Experts in Sport podcast: How to stay motivated on your new year fitness journey
With the festive season now a distant memory, many of us have swapped turkey and mince pies for kettlebells and treadmills as we attempt to live healthier in 2023.
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麻豆直播 athletes win European Cross Country medals
There were eight past and present 麻豆直播 athletes in action at the European Cross Country Championships in Turin, Italy on Saturday 17 December, where Great Britain & Northern Ireland topped the overall medal table.
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Medals galore for 麻豆直播 badminton athletes
The English National Championships took place at the National Badminton Centre, Milton Keynes on 10 and 11 December with 麻豆直播 athletes bringing home a total of 6 medals.
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England Rugby icon receives honorary degree from 麻豆直播 University
England Rugby Women鈥檚 captain Sarah Hunter MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from 麻豆直播 University.
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Lightning successful in Allianz Premier 15s tender process for 2023-24 season onwards
The RFU can confirm that 麻豆直播 Lightning have been offered a place in the Allianz Premier 15s competition from the 2023-24 season, subject to the signing of shareholder and other agreements.
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Ultra X co-founder trains for success with 麻豆直播鈥檚 Physiology services (VIDEO)
Sam Heward, an Ultra Runner and co-founder of Ultra X, has shared his experience of undergoing physiology testing at 麻豆直播 University in order to improve his running performance.
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Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad
麻豆直播 Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners.
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Alumnus Donaldson appointed Head of Para Sport
Alumnus Alasdair Donaldson has been appointed 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 new Head of Para Sport.
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Wonderful Wiffen breaks yet more Irish records
麻豆直播 swimmer Daniel Wiffen continued his remarkable recent form to break two new Irish records at the 2022 Scottish National Championships in Edinburgh.
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麻豆直播 University selected as new England Athletics Talent Hub
麻豆直播 University has announced a new partnership with England Athletics that will see it become a new national Talent Hub.
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麻豆直播 University agrees ground-breaking partnership with West Ham United Women (VIDEO)
麻豆直播 University has become the official higher education partner of West Ham United Women 鈥� the first partnership of its kind in the Barclays Women's Super League.
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麻豆直播 Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
麻豆直播 Sport are delighted to confirm that its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball announce fixtures for 2023 season
麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball will open their 2023 campaign at home on the 29th January as they host Worcester Wolves in the Women鈥檚 Premier League.
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麻豆直播 welcomes UK Athletics new Performance Innovation Centre
Senior colleagues at 麻豆直播 University have welcomed the announcement of UK Athletics鈥� new Performance Innovation Centre, a move that will help cement Birmingham鈥檚 Commonwealth Games legacy.
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Wiffen breaks Irish record as 麻豆直播 dominate BUCS Short Course Championships
Current student Daniel Wiffen stormed to a new Irish record in the men鈥檚 800m freestyle as 麻豆直播 swimmers dominated the British Universities & Colleges (BUCS) Short Course Championships in Sheffield.
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Glasspool appears at the end of year ATP finals in Turin
Lloyd Glasspool, tennis player and current 麻豆直播 student, has appeared at the ATP finals in Turin, Italy.
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Heartbreak for England in World Cup final
England suffered heartbreak in the Women鈥檚 Rugby World Cup final as New Zealand edged a thrilling encounter 34-31 in front of a world-record crowd in Auckland.
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Nicholls selected to represent Great Britain for the Billie Jean King Cup Finals
Alumna and 麻豆直播-based tennis player Olivia Nicholls has been selected to play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals as part of the Great Britain team.
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Lightning football Head Coach steps down for new role at the FA
麻豆直播 Lightning Women鈥檚 Head Coach Issy Martin will step down from her current position to take on a new challenge with the FA.
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Hansson wins silver at FINA World Cup
麻豆直播 swimmer Louise Hansson continued her fine recent form to take silver at the FINA World Cup in Toronto.
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麻豆直播 students named as training partners to complete Lightning鈥檚 2023 squad
麻豆直播 Lightning Netball has revealed that 麻豆直播 University students Clara Miles, Bella Baylis, and Molly Hole will complete Lightning鈥檚 2023 Netball Super League squad as training partners.
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麻豆直播 students added to UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme
British Athletics has announced its nominations onto the UK Sport Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2022/23, which includes 14 麻豆直播 students, alumni and 麻豆直播-based athletes.
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麻豆直播 Basketball and Leicester Riders strengthen relationship
麻豆直播 Basketball and the Leicester Riders have strengthened their working relationship ahead of the new British Basketball League campaign.
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Sweet sixteen for World Cup bound Lightning players
麻豆直播 Lightning will be well represented at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup with 16 of its players set to appear on the sport鈥檚 biggest stage.
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Researchers attend exclusive NFL event at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Researchers from 麻豆直播 University visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this week to witness first-hand the NFL鈥檚 International Combine.
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Nine star-studded sportspeople inducted into the 麻豆直播 Sport Hall of Fame
On 30 September 2022, nine alumni were inducted into the 麻豆直播 Sport Hall of Fame. The event returned following a three-year break and also honoured three people with Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Lightning complete 2023 line-up with star studded shooting quartet
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad is now complete with the announcement of returners Mary Cholhok, Emma Thacker, Suzie Liverseidge, and new recruit Rhea Dixon.
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Ace coach Phillips joins LUNTA
麻豆直播 University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) has appointed Morgan Phillips as its new Academy Coach.
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Lightning confirm defensive signings for new season
Lightning Netball has further bolstered their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad today with confirmation that Alice Harvey, Fran Williams, Jas Odeogberin and Zan Vimbela will all return to make up the team鈥檚 defensive unit.
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Lightning midcourt quartet return for new campaign
麻豆直播 Lightning have kick-started their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today, with confirmation that 2022 midcourt quartet Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph, Beth Cobden and Hannah Williams will all return to the purple dress next season.
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Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses
Six 麻豆直播 Lightning players have been selected in the latest Vitality Roses squad, including a first senior international call-up for Alice Harvey.
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Cachia joins 麻豆直播 as new Women鈥檚 Hockey Performance Head Coach
麻豆直播 University is delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Cachia as its new Women鈥檚 Hockey Performance Head Coach.
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Hansson wins stunning gold in Rome as more 麻豆直播 medals claimed
Louise Hansson student continued her fine form on the international stage by winning gold in the 100m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships.
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Wilby crowned European champion as 麻豆直播 athletes impress in Rome
James Wilby鈥檚 incredible sporting summer continued in style as he claimed 200m breaststroke gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.
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Strong 麻豆直播 athletics contingent heading to European Championships
On the eve of the athletics getting underway at the Commonwealth Games, British Athletics have today announced the 115-strong Great Britain and Northern Ireland team set to compete at the European Championships on the 15th 鈥� 21st August in Munich, Germany, with 麻豆直播-linked athletes making up over a quarter of the team set to take on the best in Europe.
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Alumna Earps helps England storm to Euro 2022 final following impressive semi-final performance
The UEFA Women鈥檚 Euro 2022 tournament is drawing to a close 鈥� and one key player you鈥檒l be seeing in the final is 麻豆直播 alumna, England goalkeeper Mary Earps.
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Lightning Football agree season long loan with Leicester City Academy Graduates
麻豆直播 Lightning football has agreed a season-long loan and dual registration with Barclays Women's Super League team Leicester City鈥檚 Academy Graduates.
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麻豆直播 launches dedicated website for the Commonwealth Games
麻豆直播 University鈥檚 dedicated website for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games is now live.
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麻豆直播 alumnus Wightman wins stunning World Championship gold
麻豆直播 University alumnus Jake Wightman produced a stunning performance in the Men鈥檚 1500m to win gold at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
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麻豆直播 win yet another BUCS title with record points haul
麻豆直播 University has continued its dominance at British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) by winning an unprecedented 41st consecutive title.
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麻豆直播 at the World Athletics Championships 鈥� Days 1 鈥� 3
The World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon started on the 15th July, with a strong representation from 麻豆直播 athletes.
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麻豆直播 student creates support hub for young athletes and their parents (VIDEO)
A 麻豆直播 University student has created a ground-breaking online platform that supports athletes and parents with wellbeing.
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Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay - meet the Batonbearers!
Excitement is building as the Birmingham 2022 Queen鈥檚 Baton Relay is set to arrive on campus on Monday (11 July) as its official 麻豆直播 tour starts from the University.
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County cricketers experience 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health experiences 鈥� new study
County cricketers across England experience a 鈥渞ollercoaster鈥� of mental health emotions throughout their career, a new study has found.
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NFL stars touchdown in 麻豆直播
A cast of stars from the NFL have descended on campus as the University and 麻豆直播 College kick-started a new partnership with the American football giant.
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麻豆直播 students selected to compete at World Championships
Thirteen 麻豆直播 past and present students have been selected to compete for Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA taking place between the 15th 鈥� 24th July.
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Tokyo Olympic medallist commits to 麻豆直播
麻豆直播 Swimming has strengthened its roster yet further with the arrival of USA Olympic silver medallist, Paige Madden.
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Bradshaw secures World Championships qualification at 2022 UK Athletics Championships
Olympic pole vault bronze medallist and 麻豆直播 scholar Holly Bradshaw (coach: Scott Simpson) won the UK Championships this weekend, securing her automatic selection to compete at the World Athletics Championships next month.
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麻豆直播-linked Women鈥檚 Hockey players set for Commonwealth Games
麻豆直播-linked Women鈥檚 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 麻豆直播 athlete unveiled
A sculpture celebrating para athletes has been unveiled in Birmingham as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games.
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Experts in Sport: Leadership in sport
Strong leadership in sport is vital for success but in practice how does this look and how is it achieved?
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麻豆直播 Students鈥� Athletic Union set to transition to the Sport Development Centre
Over the past few years, 麻豆直播 Students鈥� Athletic Union (AU) has developed an increasingly diverse sporting offering (delivered through its Athletic Union Clubs) alongside experiencing a rapid expansion of members. As a result of this continued expansion, the Athletic Union has been placed under increasing pressure to facilitate the demand for support, resources, and access to professional expertise all whilst the staff resource available has remained much the same.
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Can football enhance the lives of refugees? 鈥� new study
A new project from researchers at 麻豆直播 University is set to investigate how football may improve the lives of refugees.
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Lightning鈥檚 Beth Cobden named in Team England鈥檚 Netball Commonwealth Games squad
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Beth Cobden has been selected as part of Team England鈥檚 netball squad to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.
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麻豆直播 tennis contingent set for Wimbledon
麻豆直播 University will have a large presence at Wimbledon this month as several of its athletes are set to compete at the major Grand Slam event.
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Lecturer embarks on rowing challenge
麻豆直播 University lecturer Dr Danny Longman will attempt to break the existing world record for rowing across the Black Sea in the quickest time.
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麻豆直播 and Le Col agree strategic partnership
麻豆直播 University has agreed a strategic partnership with leading performance cycling brand, Le Col.
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Olympians aiming to make a splash with 麻豆直播 Swimming
麻豆直播 Swimming has secured a major coup as two current Olympians have agreed to join its ranks.
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麻豆直播 researchers collaborate with FIFA on artificial pitch testing (VIDEO)
麻豆直播 researchers have collaborated with international governing body giant FIFA to bring artificial pitch testing into the modern era.
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麻豆直播 and SIS Pitches partner to bring sustainable pitch to campus
麻豆直播 University and its long-standing partner SIS Pitches have collaborated to bring a fully sustainable pitch to campus.
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Lightning boss Burgess proud despite narrow defeat
麻豆直播 Lightning head coach Vic Burgess remains proud of her squad despite Sunday鈥檚 narrow defeat in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final.
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Hollis and Kearney set for World Para Swimming Championships
麻豆直播-based swimmer James Hollis has been joined by Tully Kearney as the pair complete their final preparations for the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira, Portugal.
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Holland takes on new challenge with England Hockey
Brett Holland, 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Women's Hockey Performance Head Coach, will take on a new challenge in international hockey.
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Lightning Netball edged out by league leaders in round 20
麻豆直播 Lightning Netball succumbed to a disappointing 63-71 defeat over Manchester Thunder in a top of the table clash on Monday night.
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A day of high drama unfolds at 麻豆直播 International
Spectators witnessed an action-packed day of top-class athletics as 麻豆直播 International (LIA) once again opened its doors to the public this Sunday (May 22).
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麻豆直播 continues its pledge to clean sport
麻豆直播 University has once again pledged its continued commitment to clean sport.
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麻豆直播 tennis players set for French Open berth
Two tennis players from 麻豆直播 University have been selected to compete at this year鈥檚 French Open in Paris.
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麻豆直播 look to take home advantage at the 2022 麻豆直播 International
A 麻豆直播 team that contains Olympians, GB Internationals and multiple BUCS medallists is set to take on the best of British this Sunday in the annual 麻豆直播 International.
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麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball crowned champions
麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has made history by winning the inaugural Women鈥檚 Premier League title.
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Record crowd sees Lightning secure victory at Franklin's Gardens
Under clear blue skies, on a baking hot day, 麻豆直播 Lightning scorched the hallowed turf at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens as they came face to face with an all-star Harlequins team.
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ParalympicsGB star Young set to light up 麻豆直播 International
Paralympic Games gold-medallist Thomas Young has confirmed his place at this year鈥檚 麻豆直播 International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 22 May 2022.
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Lightning鈥檚 Six Nations heroes set for Franklin's Gardens clash
麻豆直播 Lightning will welcome back its victorious Women鈥檚 Six Nations players for Saturday鈥檚 landmark clash versus Harlequins Women at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens.
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麻豆直播 researchers to collaborate with leading Universities in Australia
Researchers at 麻豆直播 University have reached an agreement to work closely with colleagues from both the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland.
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麻豆直播 student secures dream NFL move
麻豆直播 student Adedayo Odeleye has earned a dream move to the Houston Texans in the NFL as part of the 2022 International Player Pathway program.
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Experts in Sport: Sustainability and climate change
In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, guests Dr Maddy Orr and Dr Russell Seymour, provide an informative discussion on sport, climate change and sustainability.
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Lightning stars selected for Vitality Roses 2022-23 Programme
Six 麻豆直播 Lightning players have been included in the latest 24-strong England Netball programme.
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NFL Academy to move operations to 麻豆直播
The National Football League鈥檚 UK-based NFL Academy will relocate to 麻豆直播 College and 麻豆直播 University for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, it was announced today.
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麻豆直播 Lightning Netball edge closer to play-offs with victory over Rhinos
麻豆直播 Lightning secured another victory on the road on Friday night with a convincing 71 鈥� 56 win over northeast side Leeds Rhinos.
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Mackenzie called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad
麻豆直播鈥檚 Lorna Mackenzie has been called up by England Hockey senior women鈥檚 squad for this weekend鈥檚 FIH Hockey Pro League games away to USA.
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Lightning Cricket tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lightning Cricket鈥檚 2022 home fixtures are now on sale with supporters urged to take advantage of special ticket prices.
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Alumnus appointed new 麻豆直播 Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent 麻豆直播 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.
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Lightning grind out win in opening game of Easter weekend bonanza
麻豆直播 Lightning fought hard to secure a 57 鈥� 54 victory over Surrey Storm in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday afternoon after an intense battle on court.
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Academy Tennis stars gain clean sweep on the National stage
麻豆直播 University National Tennis Academy is celebrating a full trophy haul after claiming victory in all four categories of the LTA Junior National Under 18s Championships last week.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires 麻豆直播 throwers
Last weekend saw the return of one of 麻豆直播鈥檚 greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.
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Lightning Netball鈥檚 unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Thunder
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 unbeaten run came to a halt on Monday night after visitors and league leaders Manchester Thunder recorded a 61-66 victory over the home side.
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麻豆直播 researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association
麻豆直播 University has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) 鈥� the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players 鈥� to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players鈥� well-being over a competitive season.
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Lightning rugby stars gear up for Women鈥檚 Six Nations
麻豆直播 Lightning will have thirteen players representing their country on the international stage as the TikTok Women's Six Nations gets underway on Saturday 26 March.
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麻豆直播 hockey players receive World Cup call-up
Five 麻豆直播 hockey players have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming FIH Women鈥檚 Junior World Cup in South Africa.
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麻豆直播 review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport
A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.
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麻豆直播 University awarded 拢1 million research grant
A research team from 麻豆直播 University has been awarded a 拢1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.
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Brock-Taylor ruled out of Lightning鈥檚 2022 season
麻豆直播 Lightning Netball have announced that young mid-courter Georgie Brock-Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague after sustaining an injury to her knee.
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Professor Skinner to speak at key international event
麻豆直播 University London鈥檚 Professor James Skinner has been invited to speak at the Inaugural Sports Diplomacy Dialogue in Australia.
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A tribute to Eric Robertson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Robertson who studied International Business and graduated in 2018.
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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets
In the latest 麻豆直播 University Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media 鈥� the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.
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Borthwick and O'Donnell to join fellow 麻豆直播 athletes in Belgrade
Tokyo Olympians Emily Borthwick and Chris O鈥橠onnell will be joining the eight 麻豆直播 athletes competing for their respective countries at the World Indoor Athletics Championships taking place on the 18th 鈥� 20th March in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sawiuk appointed as 麻豆直播鈥檚 new Director of Football
麻豆直播 University has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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Success for 麻豆直播 cyclists at the National Track Championships
麻豆直播 cyclists enjoyed a successful National Track Championships that included brilliant title wins for both Joe Truman and Morgan Newberry.
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Scarratt recalled by England after injury lay off
麻豆直播 Lightning鈥檚 Emily Scarratt has been included in England鈥檚 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women鈥檚 Six Nations.
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Lightning Netball continue dominant form with victory over Saracens Mavericks
麻豆直播 Lightning made it five wins from five in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday night with a dominant 71 鈥� 47 victory over Saracens Mavericks in front over over 1000 home fans.
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麻豆直播 to host inaugural Black in Sport Summit
麻豆直播 University is thrilled to announce that it will host the inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) 鈥� with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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麻豆直播 athletes Belgrade bound
A total of eight current and former 麻豆直播 students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the World Indoor Championships taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, on the 18th 鈥� 20th March.
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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story
The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees 麻豆直播 University alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).
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麻豆直播 success at UK Winter Long Throws Championships
This weekend saw the inaugural UK Winter Long Throws Championships take place, the sister event of the UK Indoor Championships.
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Olympic medallist Langridge to offer expertise to 麻豆直播 Badminton
Great Britain鈥檚 Olympic bronze medallist Chris Langridge has joined 麻豆直播 Badminton as its new part-time coach.
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麻豆直播 athletes triumph at BUCS Indoor Athletics
麻豆直播 Students produced some stunning performances at the BUCS Indoors Championships, bringing back 27 medals from 32 events to become convincing men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Indoor Athletics Champions once more.
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Lightning Netball stomp out Storm with confident victory on the road
麻豆直播 Lightning secured a sensational 72 - 56 win over Surrey Storm on Monday night in round four of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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麻豆直播 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport
Researchers from 麻豆直播 University will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.
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Computacenter confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball鈥檚 headline sponsor
Computacenter, the leading independent technology business, has been confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball鈥檚 headline sponsor.
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Five 麻豆直播 students selected for FISU World University Cross Country Championships
After a successful BUCS cross country campaign, five 麻豆直播 students have been selected to compete for GB Students at the FISU World University Cross Country Championships in Aveiro, Portugal on Saturday 12 March 2022.
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麻豆直播 Lightning to play first ever game at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens
麻豆直播 Lightning are gearing up to take to the field at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints, for the first time on 19th February.
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Lightning Netball strike twice in triumphant return home
麻豆直播 Lightning returned home for the first time since 2020 on Saturday night, securing a resounding 65 - 37 victory over visitors Celtic Dragons in round three of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Kirsty Walker cruises to BUCS Cross Country victory
It has been two years since the last BUCS Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh in 2020, but after coming away with individual and team wins at this year鈥檚 edition in Horsenden Hill, Middlesex on the 5th February, 麻豆直播 proved it had been well worth the wait.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport
Researchers from 麻豆直播 University London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.
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Lightning kick start 2022 campaign with victory over London Pulse
麻豆直播 Lightning Netball secured a resounding 61-50 win over London Pulse on Saturday in the opening round of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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麻豆直播 students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations
麻豆直播 University will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.
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麻豆直播 Men鈥檚 football side on verge of Wembley visit
麻豆直播 University鈥檚 Men鈥檚 football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.
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麻豆直播 hockey duo to make England men鈥檚 debut
麻豆直播 hockey duo James Mazarelo and Stuart Rushmere are in line to earn their first caps for England senior men, having been named in England鈥檚 FIH Pro League squad to face Spain.
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麻豆直播 University brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe
The world鈥檚 first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.
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Coldwell checks in as Lightning Cycling announce strong squad for new campaign
British international triathlete Sophie Coldwell will compete for Lightning Cycling in next year鈥檚 racing calendar as the franchise announced its full line-up ahead of the new campaign.
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麻豆直播 alumnus appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket
麻豆直播 alumnus, James Cutt, has been appointed Lightning鈥檚 new Regional Director of Women鈥檚 Cricket.
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麻豆直播 athletes selected for home nations in Commonwealth year
麻豆直播 students and 麻豆直播-based athletes have been selected to compete for their respective home nations at the new DNA Indoor athletics competition in Glasgow on the 5th February.
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Slippery Slopes: How Climate Change is threatening the 2022 Winter Olympics
Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous to athletes and participants, finds a new report.
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Heavyweight Olympic medallist boxer Clarke to train at 麻豆直播
麻豆直播 Sport has landed a knockout blow as heavyweight Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke has chosen the University as his new training base.
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麻豆直播 hockey pair added to GB women鈥檚 roster
麻豆直播 hockey duo Olivia Hamilton and Miriam Pritchard have been added to the Great Britain women鈥檚 programme for the Paris 2024 cycle.
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Olympian alumnus hoping to be elected to the IOC Athletes鈥� Commission
Two-time Olympian Seyi Smith is working to lead Olympians from around the world in the battle against the issue of climate change.
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麻豆直播 graduate Billings makes England Men鈥檚 Test debut in Australia
麻豆直播 alumnus Sam Billings made his England Men鈥檚 cricket Test debut overnight in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart, Australia.
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Moving for Mental Health: report calls for cross-Government strategy to use physical activity and sport to help tackle the mental health and wellbeing emergency
A joint report from the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind has recommended initiating a new cross-Government strategy to strengthen the use of physical activity and sport to support mental health and wellbeing following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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New British Wheelchair Basketball Women鈥檚 Premier League to be broadcast live
British Wheelchair Basketball has today announced that the BBC will show eight games live across the inaugural season of the Women鈥檚 Premier League.
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Lightning and Saints to play double header in February
麻豆直播 Lightning and Northampton Saints will play a double header of Allianz Premier 15s and Gallagher Premiership fixtures at cinch Stadium at Franklin鈥檚 Gardens on Saturday 19 February.
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Alumnus raises over 拢9k after completing Marathon des Sables
麻豆直播 University alumnus, Fadie Shamoon, has raised over 拢9,000 for charity after completing the gruelling Marathon des Sables in Morocco.