2021 news
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Triple medal delight for Hansson on final day
Louise Hansson capped a stunning 2021 FINA World Championships with a further three medals on the final day of action in Abu Dhabi.
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Hansson secures brave bronze in Abu Dhabi
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Louise Hansson added to her personal medal haul at the 2021 FINA World Championships with a fine third-place finish in the Women’s 50m Backstroke
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Hansson wins stunning gold in Women’s 100m Backstroke
Louise Hansson capped a stunning night at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships by winning a glorious gold in the Women’s 100m Backstroke.
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Hansson part of Sweden world record in Women’s 200m Medley Relay
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Louise Hansson produced a storming swim as Sweden clocked an equal world record to win the Women’s 200m Medley Relay at the 2021 FINA World Championships.
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Auböck wins thrilling title at the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Felix Auböck became only the second-ever Austrian to claim a world short course title with a stunning 400m freestyle performance at the FINA World Championships in Abu Dhabi.
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Hutchinson departs Peter Harrison Centre for key role with British Paralympic Association
Colleagues from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport (PHC) are wishing Dr Michael Hutchinson the very best as he embarks on a new challenge with the British Paralympic Association (BPA).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes bring back European Cross Country Medals
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes contributed excellently to Great Britain and Northern Ireland's medal haul at the European Cross Country Championships in Dublin this weekend.
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Lightning Netball pre-season fixture update
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have made the difficult decision to cancel this weekend’s pre-season game against Manchester Thunder.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Badminton win five medals at English Under-19 National Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Badminton turned on the style at this weekend’s English Under-19 National Championships in Milton Keynes, bringing home a total of five medals.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host Team England ahead of the Commonwealth Games
Athletes, coaches, and practitioners from Team England will use º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as an immersion camp ahead of next summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Lightning six to represent GB Women’s British Wheelchair Basketball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning will have a strong presence in GB Women’s British Wheelchair Basketball squad for the upcoming 2021 European Championships in Madrid, Spain.
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Guest appointed as new Lightning Cricket Head Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport is delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Guest as the new Head Coach of Lightning Cricket.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research project shapes UK Sport pregnancy guidance
Academics at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have helped shape ground-breaking pregnancy guidance from UK Sport – the first of its kind to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes and sport governing bodies.
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Five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes selected for Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes have been selected to compete for Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Dublin next month (12th December).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ powerlifter Broome wins another medal
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Olivia Broome added to her growing sporting reputation by breaking a junior world record at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Riakporhe defeats Durodola to set up world title fight
Richard Riakporhe secured a shot at the WBC world title after beating fellow cruiserweight Olanrewaju Durodola in convincing fashion at Wembley Arena this weekend.
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Huge medal haul for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Swimming as records tumble in Sheffield
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers produced a sensational performance at the BUCS Short Course Championships in Sheffield this weekend with the team once again crowned Men’s, Women’s, and overall Champions.
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Sara Francis-Bayman to take leave of absence from Lightning Netball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball’s Sara Francis-Bayman will temporarily step down as Lightning Head Coach and Director of Netball as she embarks on an 18-month leave of absence, it was revealed today.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hockey players receive U-21 international call up
Three º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have been called up to England Hockey’s squad for the upcoming Junior Women’s World Cup in South Africa.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Steward shines in England victory
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Freddie Steward impressed once again as England Men’s rugby side beat Australia 32-15 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Double medal delight for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Vazaios
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Andreas Vazaios completed a stunning weekend at the European Short Course Championships in Russia, winning gold and silver across two events.
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Hamer and Fitzpatrick complete stellar º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ line-up
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has completed its roster for the 2022 season with the marquee signings of ParalympicsGB stars Jude Hamer and Siobhan Fitzpatrick.
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Great Britain pair strengthen Lightning’s squad
Great Britain duo Niamh Horan and Holly Lounds have become the latest high-profile signings to join º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s Wheelchair Basketball side.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ pair make international rugby debuts
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Thibaud Flament (International Business 2019) made his debut for the France national senior rugby team on 6 November 2021 in their match against Argentina.
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ParalympicsGB stars sign for Lightning
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball can confirm that ParalympicsGB stars Robyn Love and Lucy Robinson will be joining the club for the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
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Whyte and Speirs bolster Lightning side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has bolstered its side for the upcoming Women’s Premier League campaign with the signings of Lynsey Speirs and Jess Whyte.
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Lightning Wheelchair Basketball reveal first squad members
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has revealed the first two members of its brand-new team ahead of the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ research shapes Mind’s future learnings
Research conducted by colleagues from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has helped shape mental health charity Mind’s invaluable work in the physical activity sector.
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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.
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Lightning Cricket announce contracted players for next campaign
Lightning Cricket has announced its retained list for the 2022 season with Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Lucy Higham, and Bethan Ellis all returning to the side.
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New study aims to increase female participation in football in England’s schools
A new study designed for schools in England will aim to increase female participation in football.
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Top athletes struggled for motivation during lockdown – study finds
A new global study has revealed that elite-level athletes suffered low motivation during movement restrictions (e.g. lockdowns) associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Student cyclists impress on the global stage
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Joe Truman and Sophie Capewell turned on the style at Senior European Track Championships as the pair’s performances secured their places for the Track World Championships.
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Bennett joins º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as Lead Endurance Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced Kyle Bennett as its new athletics Lead Endurance Coach.
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Nine º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students on British Athletics World Class Plan
Nine current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Scholars have this week been offered a place on the British Athletics World Class Plan (WCP) for the 2021/2022 season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport gives motorsport riders the edge
British Superbike riders supported by º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport completed their season in style this weekend at Brands Hatch.
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England defender Williams completes Lightning move
Vitality Rose defender Fran Williams has joined º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning for 2022 VNSL (Vitality Netball Superleague) campaign.
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Researchers publish recommendations to enhance diversity of UK’s sports coaches
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have outlined a series of recommendations to enhance the diversity of sport coaches across the UK.
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England U21s stars confirmed as Lightning Netball’s penultimate signings
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have revealed their penultimate signings for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with England U21s stars Ella Bowen and Emma Thacker joining the side.
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Pathway prospects bolster Lightning squad
Rising stars Clara Miles and Georgie Brock-Taylor have become the latest signings in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s 2022 line up as they near the end of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Professor awarded for services to Para sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher Professor Vicky Tolfrey has been recognised for contributions in science in Para sports by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP).
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South Africa International Vimbela set to join Lightning Netball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have revealed their first new signing ahead of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with South African Zanele Vimbela joining the ranks.
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Lightning’s leading scorer returns to the fold for 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have strengthened their roster with confirmation and the welcome return of the Vitality Netball Superleague’s (VNSL) leading goal scorer, Mary Cholhok.
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Six Lightning players selected for Red Roses squad
Lightning forward Sadia Kabeya has been called up to the England Red Roses side for the first time.
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Auboeck wins bronze in Budapest
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Felix Auboeck secured a hard-fought bronze medal at the FINA World Cup in Budapest.
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In-form Hansson wins hat-trick of medals in Berlin
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Louise Hansson produced an outstanding performance at this weekend’s FINA World Cup in Berlin to bring home a trio of medals.
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England U21s stars bolster Lightning Netball’s 2022 side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side.
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Young defensive duo Haynes and Harvey commit to Lightning Netball for 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have today bolstered their 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad with the welcome return of Alice Harvey and Jess Haynes.
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Alumnus Ralph appointed new England and GB women's hockey coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus David Ralph has been promoted to become the new head coach of the Great Britain and England women's hockey teams.
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Lightning Netball's fantastic four return for more
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning kick started the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today with confirmation that four Vitality Roses will return to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ based side for the 2022 season.
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Lightning Strikes Spark a Win with Record Lightning Partnership
Lightning team (360 for 6) finish the Rachael Heyhoe flint trophy on a high as they beat Sparks (296 for 6) with a Lightning record 207-run sister partnership.
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Lightning Cricket: A 2020-21 Season Recap
Five months since the Women's Domestic Elite Competition began, we look back at the Lightning team's completed season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ takes prestigious University of the Year for Sport honour for the third time
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named University of the Year for Sport by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.
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Lightning Rugby joins forces with Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership between the Club and Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints, centred on women’s rugby.
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British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship set to return for 2021
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship will return in October 2021 with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning looking to defend their 2019 title.
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From Buckinghamshire Junior Cricket to The Hundred
Lightning's Ella Claridge speaks on her time as a Trent Rockets player in The Hundred and her move to Lightning's Senior Squad.
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Lightning vs Southern Vipers
Lightning take on Southern Vipers in the final game of the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
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Actiph Water becomes º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s official water partner
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport is pleased to announce that Europe’s leading alkaline ionised water provider, Actiph Water, has become its new official water partner.
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Lightning vs Central Sparks
Lightning came into the game having carried over the positives from the previous performance against South-East Stars just 48 hours before.
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Lightning vs South East Stars
South-East Stars batters too strong for Lightning
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Strong late season performances from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ at Manchester International
As the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International is the traditional season opener in May, the Manchester International in mid-August has started to cement itself as the summer season closer.
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Turkish Tennis Federation partners with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ in extending international scale-out of tennis parent programme
The Turkish Tennis Federation (TTF) has joined forces with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, The International Tennis Federation (ITF - the world governing body for tennis), and the LTA (the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain) to deliver a national programme of parent education and support for parents of young tennis hopefuls in their nation.
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Lightning’s Sara Francis-Bayman joins Scottish Thistles as Assistant Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning netball Head Coach Sara Francis-Bayman will join Scottish Thistles’ coaching team as it steps up its preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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John Steele - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Olympic Games
A Games like no other. The Olympic Games has weathered many challenges over its long history, but none quite like Tokyo 2020.
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Bateson joins Trent Rockets for The Hundred
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Jon Bateson will team up with the Trent Rockets for this summer’s inaugural Hundred cricket competition.
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Sports Minister visits UKAD’s new HQ at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ: a Midlands powerhouse for sport
With a week to go before the start of the Tokyo Olympics, Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston MP, visited the new HQ for UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ success at European U23 Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Scholar Molly Caudery matched the silver medal she won at the European U20 Championships back in 2017 by taking 2nd place at the recent European U23 Championships in Tallin, Estonia.
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Experts in Sport: The truth behind the role of the sport agent in the football industry
Negotiating contracts and securing important deals are what sports agents are known for, but how else does the role extend within professional sport?
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British U23 record for Mortimer
If there was any fatigue from his 5000m 4th place at the U23 European Championships last Saturday, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scholar Tom Mortimer failed to show it as he ran a new British U23 record for the 3000m at the Gateshead Diamond League on Tuesday 13th July.
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O’Donnell races up European Rankings
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Scholar and Irish International Chris O’Donnell set a new 400m PB of 45.55 seconds in Lucerne, Switzerland, when he came 2nd to World Record holder Wayde van Niekerk.
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Taylor heads to The Hundred with Welsh Fire
Rob Taylor, Lightning Cricket’s Head Coach, has been appointed to Welsh Fire women’s backroom team for this summer’s inaugural Hundred competition.
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Lightning's Quest for a T20 Win Continues
Central Sparks beat Lightning by 6 wickets, with 6 balls remaining.
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Lightning to host Sparks in Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup
Lightning Cricket has announced that its upcoming Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup game verses local rivals Central Sparks will be played at the Uptonsteel County Ground in Leicestershire.
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An Unfortunate Loss for Lightning
Lightning (88) take a loss to Vipers (134/7) during the T20 competition.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students selected for U23 European Championships
Thirteen current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the European U23 Athletics Championships, taking place between the 8th and 11th July in Tallinn, Estonia.
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Lightning Cycling announced as an official Elite Development Team
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded Elite Development Team status by British Cycling.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ football merger creates new Lightning team
Two of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s top-performing women’s football sides have merged to create a brand-new Lightning football team.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.
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Lightning advance to Grand Final after semi-final victory over Rhinos
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning confirmed their place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final on Saturday night after an astounding 58 - 38 victory over Leeds Rhinos.
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Lightning Fall To Stars
South East Stars (108/4) beat Lightning (107) by 6 Wickets.
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Season so far with Head Coach Rob Taylor
With the change of format imminent we caught up with Rob to discuss the results so far and how the team are preparing for the upcoming Charlotte Edwards T20 Cup opening fixture against South-East Stars at Trent Bridge.
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GB legend Bates becomes new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has secured a major coup with the appointment of Great Britain’s George Bates as Head Coach of the new Lightning Wheelchair Basketball team.
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“I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life†– Lightning’s Sam May to retire.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have revealed that Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) stalwart Sam May will retire from professional netball at the end of the 2021 season.
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Lightning top the table with sensational victory over Team Bath
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning closed out the Vitality Netball Superleague season in style on Monday night with an emphatic 54-35 win over Team Bath, cementing their place at the top of the table heading into finals weekend.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ lights up grey Bedford at U20/U23 National Athletics Championships
It was a damp, grey and often chilly Bedford that faced the country’s best U20 and U23 athletes this past weekend, as national medals and automatic qualification for European Championships were up for grabs at the England Athletics age-group Championships. However, undeterred by the conditions, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students came away with 24 medals and two confirmed spaces for the European U23 Championships in Estonia next month.
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Dearing set to make history with Olympic qualification
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Swimming’s Alice Dearing is set to make history by becoming the first black British woman to qualify for an Olympic swimming event.
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Leicestershire x Lightning
Lightning Cricket are excited to announce that the home T20 game on the 10th July will be played at the Uponsteel County Ground in Leicestershire, against local rivals Central Sparks.
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Large º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cohort selected for Team GB Olympic hockey squads
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will once again be well represented in Team GB’s hockey squads for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ tennis players dominate Championships as Wimbledon beckons
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) enjoyed great success at the recent Youth National Championships, with four of its players securing the chance to perform at Wimbledon later this year.
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Barbour checks in as new Performance Analysis Lead
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport are delighted to announce that Simon Barbour will be joining its team as the new Performance Analysis Lead.
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Lightning deafened by Thunder as winning streak comes to an end
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning ended their 9-match winning run with a disappointing 46- 60 defeat to Manchester Thunder on Monday night.
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Lightning too strong for Sunrisers
Lightning take their second win of the season.
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Eight alumnae awarded Central Contracts by England and Wales Cricket Board
This week the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the England Women Central Contracts for 2021-22. Seventeen contracts have been awarded, with almost half of the women affiliated with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.
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Leading research team supports mission to enhance sport's contribution to mental health and wellbeing
A team of leading researchers have been commissioned to support the joint mission of the Sport for Development Coalition and Mind to enhance the contribution that sport and physical activity can make to addressing the mental health and wellbeing crisis brought on by Covid-19.
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Double gold for Skinner at European Para Championships
The European Para Athletics Championships took place in Bydgoszcz, Poland between the 1st and 5th June, with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students past and present, and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based athletes contributing towards Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s 37 medal haul.
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Para-cyclists rule the roost in storming weekend
Para-cyclists from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ enjoyed great success at the National ParaCycling Time Trial (TT) and Circuit Championships this weekend, with no fewer than three national champion jerseys secured following some brilliant rides.
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Lightning Strikes Thunder
Lightning beat thunder during their third game of the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy, giving them their first win of the season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes perform superbly over a bumper Bank Holiday
A jam-packed Spring Bank Holiday weekend saw º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students competing across the world, as European U23, Commonwealth and Olympic standards were achieved.
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Call for participants in new study investigating deselection
Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are looking to recruit participants that have experienced deselection for a new study.
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Cycling Festival a huge success as riders turn on the style
The inaugural º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Cycling Festival proved to be a great success with some of the UK’s best cyclists descending on campus for a full day of elite-level competition.
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Diamonds Resistant to Lightning
Lightning women (145) fall short to Northern Diamonds (151) by 6 runs during first home fixture of the season.
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Lightning do the double in bank holiday bonanza
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another six points to their tally over the weekend, with back-to-back victories over Celtic Dragons and Leeds Rhinos, in rounds 17 and 18 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning vs Vipers
Lightning take on defending champions in Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy opening match.
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Hockey quintet earn international call-ups
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hockey is thrilled to announce that five of its students have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming EuroHockey Nations Championship in Amsterdam.
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Lightning call up Haynes after injury strikes side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have today announced that Jess Haynes will join the side as a permanent replacement player for the remainder of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers enjoy superb Championships in Hungary
Swimmers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will return to campus in high spirits after a stunning collective performance at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ celebrates clean sport week
To mark clean sport week (24th May - 28th May) º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will continue its pledge to educate its athletes on the importance of keeping sport clean and safe through a series of online events.
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LIA returns as competitive athletics light up º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) returned to campus on Sunday (23 May) as England secured victory in the 2021 ‘Battle of the Nations’.
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Lightning fall four points short in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final
Davies clinches two tries as Lightning fall four points short against Saracens in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ triathletes excel in key events
It was a busy weekend of racing for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ triathletes last weekend with athletes from all squads taking part in their first draft legal races of the year, in addition to the BUCS non-drafting Olympic distance triathlon.
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Broome turns on the style at World Para Powerlifting World Cup
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Olivia Broome produced a sensational performance at World Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia.
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Allianz Premier 15s Semi Final – º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning v Saracens
It’s the business end of the Allianz Premier 15s season this weekend and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning make the trip to the Stone X Stadium in London to face top of the table Saracens. Head Coach, Rhys Edwards, provides his thoughts ahead of the fixture:
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The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) meeting returns to campus this weekend
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is proud to be hosting this year’s º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday, 23 May.
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Fans to return in venue for remaining Vitality Netball Superleague games
England Netball is preparing for the return of spectators to the Copper Box Arena in London for the remaining games of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers impress in Budapest
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers once again turned on the style in the opening days at the European Aquatics Championships in Budapest.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes selected for European Team Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes have made a strong contribution towards the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team that will compete at the European Team Championships Super League in Poland on the 29th – 30th May.
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Experts in Sport: The power of performance analysis
Performance analysis has grown immensely in sport with data now playing a key role in influencing decisions both on and off the field of play.
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Lightning secure top four spot with victory over London Pulse
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning sealed the deal on Monday night, securing their spot in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague semi-finals with a ferocious 42 - 35 victory over London Pulse.
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Former Premier League pro announced as new Men’s football Head Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced that former Premier League player Jamie Clapham will take over as its new Men’s football Head Coach.
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Lightning step up preparations for semi-final clash
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have stepped up preparations for their Premier 15s semi-final match versus Saracens Women with the game taking place in just over one weeks’ time (22 May).
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Dr Garcia appointed as an adviser to key European football organisation
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researcher Dr Borja Garcia has been appointed as an adviser to SD Europe.
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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to relocate to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is delighted to welcome UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to campus as the organisation relocates its headquarters to the East Midlands.
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Lightning cohort selected for Vitality Roses
England Netball has revealed the names of the athletes selected for the Vitality Roses programme ahead of the 2021-22 international season – with four Lightning players included in the squad.
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Lightning strikes twice as Surrey Storm brushed aside
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claimed another sensational 53 – 28 win on Monday night, after a dominant performance against Surrey Storm in round 15 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Strong º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ performances at Stretford BMC
There were two European Qualifying marks and stacks of PBs for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students at the Stretford BMC Grand Prix on Saturday 8th May.
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O’Donnell helps Ireland secure Olympic relay spot
The World Athletics Relay Championships took place on the 1st and 2nd May in Silesia, Poland, and as well as an opportunity for competing nations to take home World relay medals, the Championships also offered a chance for Olympic and 2022 World Championships Qualification.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport to partner with Sporting Minds UK
In recognition of Mental health Awareness Week (10 May – 16 May), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport is further strengthening its mental health support to its student-athletes through a new partnership with Sporting Minds UK.
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Lightning claim 12th win on the bounce with victory over Severn Stars
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning recorded their twelfth win in a row on Sunday afternoon, with a gruelling battle against Severn Stars resulting in a 50-41 victory.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team
England Netball has today welcomed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Olivia Murphy to its Vitality Roses backroom team as its new Technical Coach.
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Examining sport clubs as 'missing spaces' for young people in care – new study
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academics have secured a second prestigious British Academy small grant to explore care experienced young people’s engagements with sport clubs and coaches.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport to participate in social media boycott to stamp out online abuse
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have confirmed today that they will stand with the wider sporting community by taking part in a social media boycott from 15:00 on Friday 30 April to 23:59 on Monday 3 May.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ scholars selected to compete at European Para Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport Scholars Lydia Church (coach: Jim Edwards) and Zak Skinner (Aston Moore) have been selected to compete for GB&NI in the T12 shot put and T13 long jump respectively, at the European Para Championships in Poland between the 1st and 5th June.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer edges closer to Tokyo qualification
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s dual student-athlete Vladyslava Kravchenko produced a stunning swim at the British Para-Swimming International Meet to edge closer to the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Behavioural Medicine researcher awarded £100,000 fellowship
Dr Nicola Paine, Lecturer in Health Psychology within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ, has been awarded a £100,000 Springboard Fellowship from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
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Lightning help England secure Six Nations glory
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning players Sarah Hunter, Cath O’Donnell, Lark Davies, Detysha Harper, Helena Rowland and Emily Scarratt helped England win the Women's Six Nations for the third year in a row following a 10-6 victory over France.
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Experts in Sport: The importance of recovery in elite-level sport
Within sport, it is well known that recovery plays an important part of any training schedule, but how exactly does this impact team sports?
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Hockey players selected to Great Britain youth squads
Following the recent announcement of the 2021 squads by Great Britain Hockey, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students Hockey is delighted to recognise the achievement of 15 current students who have been selected to represent the Great Britain Elite Development Programme (GB EDP).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ psychologist publishes new book detailing stress, well-being, and performance in sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ performance psychologist, Dr David Fletcher, has co-edited a new book that examines stress, well-being, and performance in sport.
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Commonwealth Games England announce John Steele as next Chair post Birmingham 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Executive Director of Sport, John Steele, has been announced as the next Chair of the Commonwealth Games England Board.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to launch new Lightning wheelchair basketball team
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been selected as a High-Performance Partner for British Wheelchair Basketball in a move that will also see the formation of a brand-new Lightning team.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ football duo move on to pastures new
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has once again proved itself as a strong talent pathway as two talented individuals move on with bright futures.
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Young and spirited Lightning side fall short to league leaders Saracens
With big name Six Nations players missing for both sides, the young guns did not fail to deliver an exhilarating display and score some tries.
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Dobson called up for senior debut
Athletics scholar Charlie Dobson (coach: Benke Blomkvist) has been selected to compete for Great Britain & Norther Ireland in the 4 x 400m at the World Relays taking place in Poland on the 1st – 2nd May.
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Lightning to face top of the table Saracens
Top of the table Saracens make the trip to Epinal Way this Saturday to take on º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning in the penultimate round of the Allianz Premier 15s.
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Lightning claim biggest win in the league so far with whitewash over Celtic Dragons
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning did the double on Saturday night, claiming their second win in as many days with an astounding 76 – 23 victory over Celtic Dragons in round eleven of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning get back to winning ways with impressive 26 goal victory
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another three points to the table on Friday night, with an outstanding 61 – 35 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in round ten of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Hunter returns to captain England
After 13 months Sarah Hunter makes her return to the England side this weekend for their second-round fixture of the Six Nations versus Italy.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches new Lightning Cycling franchise
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has underpinned its commitment to women’s sport with the launch of a new Lightning Cycling franchise.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning fall short in Easter Sunday clash
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning were back in action for the opening match of Easter Sunday, facing reigning champions Manchester Thunder in round nine of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Nine Lightning players named for Round 1 of the Women's Six Nations
England will face Scotland this Saturday at Castle Park, Doncaster, in the first round of the Women’s Six Nations.
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Lightning players selected for 2021 Six Nations squads
Eleven º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning players have been called up by their nation for the upcoming 2021 Six Nations.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Thompson secures place in Tokyo team
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Chris Thompson has won the Müller British Athletics Marathon to secure his place on the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Broome sets new record at Para Powerlifting World Cup
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Olivia Broome set a new British record in the -50kg category to take silver on day one of the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Manchester.
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Lightning take a sting in Round 15, falling short to Wasps at home
Lightning hit a bump in the road this weekend, as their hunt for a home semi-final took a backwards step against Wasps who now inch closer to Lightning and strengthen their hold of a top 4 place.
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Sport+ Transforming the Sport Industry
BADU and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London are proud to announce a collaborative partnership project called Badu Sport+.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna Brzozowski earns her stars and stripes with Team USA call up
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumna and athlete Lauren Brzozowski has been selected to represent Team USA's development team in bobsled.
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Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists headline º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Indoor Wheelchair Tennis event
An array of Grand Slam champions and Paralympic medallists head the entry for this week’s inaugural º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Indoor Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which takes place from Tuesday 23 March to Saturday 27 March at the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Tennis Centre.
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Lightning looking to take the sting out of Wasps
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning will face Wasps this weekend in what should prove to be a must watch contest.
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Greenbank smashes 10-year British record in Manchester
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmer Luke Greenback produced the performance of a lifetime at the British Swimming Invitation Meet in Manchester by breaking a 10-year record in the Men’s 200m Backstroke.
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Gutsy º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning side grind out sixth win on the bounce
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning returned to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on a high on Sunday night, after securing back-to-back wins in round five and six of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim five wins on the bounce with victory over Surrey Storm
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another win to their board on Saturday afternoon, with a sensational 56 - 37 win over Surrey Storm in round five of the Vitality Netball Superleague, further cementing their position at the top of the table.
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Penny Rowe - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ – 1990-2016
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ member of staff, Penny Rowe. Penny worked for the University for 26 years as part of the Sports Development Centre team, formerly known as the Centre for Coaching and Recreation. In tribute to Penny, her former colleagues and friends have shared the following memories.
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Double Bronze for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students
The European Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland was a welcome return to International athletics competition at the weekend, with four current and six former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students selected for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team.
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Former England internationals select º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as their training base
Former England internationals Des Walker and Dennis Wise have chosen º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s campus for an extensive training camp - all in the name of unearthing the next Indonesian football talent.
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Leading º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic calls for change in concussion crisis
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ academic has called for radical change in the concussion crisis in sport in a recently published report.
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Lauren Nicholls: “Gone are the days where netball stops when you become a mumâ€
Competing at the top level of your sport can bring many challenges, but for one º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning player, those challenges come in the form of two tiny hands and feet. Learn about Lauren Nicholls journey back to netball as a new mother as she #Choosetochallenge on International Women's Day.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ serves up an ace with key tennis events
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has welcomed some of the country’s top young tennis talent as the UK Pro League tennis tournament gets underway on campus.
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Experts in Sport: Does stronger = faster?
Force, velocity, and power are all vital for success in jumping and sprinting, but how are these key components measured and monitored to improve athlete performance?
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Best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fifth year running
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the fifth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Lightning head North to face DMP Durham Sharks
Following a resounding win over Worcester Warriors Women in Round 13, Lightning head north to Maiden Castle this Saturday to face DMP Durham Sharks.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ experts shaping heat preparation for hottest ever Olympics - Tokyo 2020
The results from an international research collaboration including world-leading experts from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have now been published.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning do the double with resounding round four result
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning return to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on a high this week, after a duo of incredible performances leaves the side sitting pretty at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague table.
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Lightning put Worcester to the sword
Coming into this fixture it was clear to see both teams were fired up from the start, despite some early errors and no scores in the first quarter, Lightning expressed their tenacity and stamped their authority on proceedings without looking back.
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Campbell shines in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ throws event
Sunday 28th February saw º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ host the first major outdoor athletics event of 2021, as the University co-hosted the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Winter Throws Meeting with British Athletics.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes selected to represent Great Britain & NI at European Indoor Championships
Current º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students Holly Bradshaw (coach: Scott Simpson) and Jamie Webb (Matt Yates/Adrian Webb) have been selected to compete at the European Indoor Championships taking place in Torun, Poland between the 4th and 7th March.
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The relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing, and behaviours in athletes to be explored in new study
A º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ study is set to explore the relationship between thinking styles, wellbeing and behaviours in the athlete population.
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Alex Ackerley to Step down as Head Coach
Current Head Coach Alex Ackerley will step down from his role this summer.
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Lightning back on home turf for Round 13 v Worcester Warriors Women
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning return to Epinal Way this coming Saturday for their Round 13 fixture v. Worcester Warriors Women.
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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.
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Sara Bayman: “Whether it’s on court or off court, we have to keep improvingâ€
2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.
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Lightning Cricket fixtures announced as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside new Women’s Regional T20
Lightning Cricket will open their new campaign away at Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside the new Women’s Regional T20 this summer.
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Lightning claim first victory of 2021 after a close ‘Battle of the Midlands’ clash
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claimed their first win of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday night with a nail-biting 44 – 43 victory over Midlands rivals, Wasps Netball.
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Athletes shine at latest º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ competition
Never one to shy away from a challenge, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hosted one of the very few domestic indoor athletics competitions over the weekend, abiding by strict COVID protocols to allow athletes an opportunity to qualify and prepare for the upcoming European Indoor Championships in March.
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Nat Panagarry: “There is not one team you can write offâ€
Captain Nat Panagarry has backed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to mount a title challenge in what the England international believes will be the most competitive Vitality Netball Superleague season to date.
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Hardy & Davey retain starting places as Lightning head to Harlequins
Following a strong 42-14 win over Bristol Bears last Saturday, Lightning is on the road this weekend to face Harlequins who currently sit second in the table.
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Motorsport athletes put in pole position at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Leading athletes from across the world of motorsport have been put through their paces at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ – all in the name of gaining an advantage over their competitors, both on and off the track.
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Flynn and Tolman selected to represent England
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ badminton duo Lizzie Tolman and Max Flynn have been called up by England for the upcoming European Mixed Team Championships in Vantaa, Finland.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning ready to Rise As One
The Vitality Netball Superleague is back on court. The start of the 2021 season is finally upon us. The road to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but collectively we are stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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Lightning return to action with a convincing win
After a shaky start, Lightning fought back hard to put Bristol to the sword and claim a bonus-point win after the two-week season pause.
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O’Donnell starts as Lightning welcome Bristol Bears to campus
Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they welcome Bristol Bears, Lightning make five changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 29-21.
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RFU STATEMENT: Allianz Premier 15s update: Remainder of the 2020/21 season structure confirmed
The RFU can confirm the structure for the remainder of the 2020/21 Allianz Premier 15s season.
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All Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 games to be televised or streamed live for the first time
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning fans will be able to witness every second of the 2021 campaign from the comfort of their home after the national governing body for netball in England announced a significant new multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports UK.
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New study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges of elite Para athletes
Colleagues from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) will collaborate on a new study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by Para athletes.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Barnes earns British Cycling World Championship call-up
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cyclist Toby Barnes has been selected by British Cycling for the forthcoming World Championships in Belgium.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers selected for Olympic squads
Four º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-based swimmers have been selected to represent their countries at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Experts in Sport: Insight into the relationship between exercise and cancer
This week’s Experts in Sport podcast takes a closer look at the relationship between exercise and cancer.
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State of the art technology install drives º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ forward
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has become the first sporting institution in the UK to install the Hudl Focus camera – a move that will benefit its flourishing Performance Analysis department and further enhance its close working relationship with Hudl.
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Research project to delve into gender equality in Para sport media
An academic from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been granted funding to investigate gender equality and inclusion in Para sport media.
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RFU STATEMENT: Allianz Premier 15s: 2020/21 season update
The RFU can confirm the Allianz Premier 15s season has been paused until the end of the month.
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Lightning kick-off 2021 with bonus-point win
It was a tale of two halves for Lightning as they kick-started 2021 off with a bonus-point win over Gloucester-Hartpury.
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Lightning look to start 2021 with a win on the road
A rested and refreshed Lightning side will look to kick start the second half of their season with a win as they head to the Alpas Arena to take on Gloucester Hartpury on Saturday.