Student Athletes
University of Cambridge graduate on the road to the London 2012 Olympic Games
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 28th June 2012
Emma Pooley, a former University of Cambridge student, is set to compete in the London 2012 Olympic Games after her place on the Team GB road cycling squad was secured last week.
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University of Bath student qualifies for London 2012 Olympic Games
Posted by Stuart Appleby on 18th June 2012
University of Bath and badminton player Hadia Hosny El Said has taken a big step towards competing at her second Olympic Games after achieving the London 2012 qualifying standard.
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GB Women’s Hockey players appreciate the flexibility of university
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 8th June 2012
Team GB Women’s Hockey players cite the importance of the flexibility of their studies alongside hockey training, just 50 days before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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London 2012 Olympic GB Handball player views sports and studies as the perfect combination
Posted by Ruth Faulkner on 6th June 2012
Upon graduating from University of Hertfordshire with a degree in Physiotherapy, Louise Jukes couldn't have known just how useful her course would come to be when four years later she joined the GB handball team on their road to London 2012.
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Team GB Marathon runner and University of Bristol graduate hopes to encourage others to reach both academic and sporting goals
Posted by Carly Baldwin on 25th May 2012
University of Bristol graduate Claire Hallissey credits self belief and a strong will as key components in her success, and is eager to provide inspiration for others after her London 2012 Olympic selection was rubber stamped.
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