February 2020 news
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Lightning vs Strathclyde Sirens: Round 2 preview
This week Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Lightning have been busy preparing to welcome its fans, members and dedicated followers to Sir David Wallace Arena for their first home game of the 2020 season.
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Strong Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ performances in Glasgow and Sheffield
The cancellation of the World Indoor Championships (for which this would have been the trials), alongside the change in location from its usual Birmingham or Sheffield venue, meant that this year’s British Indoor Championships were an undeniably quieter affair than in previous years. However, it didn’t deter all athletes and the Championships saw 23 current students, 16 alumni and 16 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ-based athletes make the flight, train or drive up to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.
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Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ University’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.
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Records tumble as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ dominate BUCS swimming
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ swimmers turned on the style at last weekend’s British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships, returning home with 30 medals and five broken records – and the over the overall team title.
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Four lightning linked players named in GB 7s training squad
Rhona Lloyd, Helen Nelson, Celia Quansah and Jodie Ounsley have all been named in Scott Forrest’s GB sevens extended squad and will be competing for a place in the final squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.
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Lightning look to get season off to a flyer
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Lightning is in positive mood ahead of their 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season opener against Team Bath this weekend.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes deliver 25 medals at BUCS Indoor Championships
Day 3 of the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships was a showcase for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ talent, with a constant flow of medals, PBs and superb performances throughout the Sheffield EIS arena.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes secure eight medals on the first two days of competition at the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships
It was a very special February 14th for the African Violet team that travelled to the Sheffield EIS Arena, as Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ won at least one medal in every medal event on the Friday afternoon.
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Inter Varsity Indoor success for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes
The annual Inter Varsity Indoor competition has been dominated by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes.
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Alumnus helps to set cyclists on track to victory
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ alumnus Sam Pendred has helped in the development of a new track bike for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, through his role as an engineer at Hope Technology.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ academic publishes new sporting book
Dr Jamie Barker, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has co-authored a new book titled ‘The Psychology of Soccer’.
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Talk Sport Conference 2020 inspires the next generation of sports industry professionals
The third annual Talk Sport Conference was held at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ University last week, offering information and advice for those seeking a career in the sports industry.
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Heat research from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ featured in global triathlon guide
Academics from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ University have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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British motorcycle racers testing with Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Performance ahead of 2020 Championship
Jake Dixon, Tarran Mackenzie, and Taylor Mackenzie were the latest motorcycle racers making the most of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ’s state-of-the-art facilities, spending two days testing at the University’s Performance Centre.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ duo reign supreme at English National Badminton Championships
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ pair Max Flynn and Fee Teng Liew produced a stunning performance to take the Mixed Doubles title at the English National Badminton Championships.
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Alumnus called up as Head Rugby Coach for Sweden
Alumnus Alex Laybourne has been named the new Men’s Head Coach for Sweden’s 15s team.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Paralympic hopefuls recognised in 2020 Paralympic World Class Programme
British Athletics has announced that several Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ-based athletes have been offered membership to the Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) in 2020.
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Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?
The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?
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Records and PBs tumble for Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes during fruitful weekend
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes enjoyed a successful weekend as records and PBs fell across various disciplines.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ athletes shine at BUCS Cross Country
The BUCS Cross Country Championships, held at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh on Saturday 1st February, saw close to 2,000 runners participating and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ impacting powerfully on proceedings - with team victories in three of the four races and a third team place in the other.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ swimmers enjoy globetrotting January
Swimmers from the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Performance Squad and British Swimming have undergone an extensive period of travel last month, taking part in training camps and competitions across the world.
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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Lightning secure their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ Lightning have secured their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.