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London 2012 Games

Story so far
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Loughborough University at the London 2012 Games

Loughborough University is the official preparation camp headquarters for Team GB and Japan. Find out more about the University’s activities to support these agreements in the build up to London 2012.

Loughborough’s story so far

Our athletes at the London 2012 Games

Loughborough University has seen some of the finest athletes and sportspeople study and train on campus. Find out more about how our athletes’ preparations for London 2012 are progressing.

Getting involved with our Games preparations

Find out how to get involved in local opportunities created by the Games, including registering to become a volunteer to help manage the Team GB and Japanese and preparation camps.

Learn more about getting involved

Sporting excellence at Loughborough University

Loughborough University has long been recognised, nationally and internationally, for its high level teaching and research in the sport and exercise sciences and is a focus for the development of sporting excellence and sport participation.

News

Loughborough athletes shine in the Olympic stadium

Loughborough Students Athletics Club has reclaimed the title as the best University and College track and field team in the UK, thanks to some great performances in the Olympic Stadium.

11 May 2012
Loughborough University welcomes the Olympic Torch Relay

Loughborough University students have participated in the test event for the Olympic Torch Relay.

20 April 2012
Loughborough canoeists qualify for the Olympics

Loughborough University graduates Jon Schofield, Liam Heath, and Lizzie Neave have successfully achieved the nomination criteria to be selected for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

16 April 2012

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Games Time

Loughborough Town Centre

9 June 2012

Games Time is a spectacular outdoor stage show combining music, video, fireworks and professional dancers. The show will be performed in Loughborough as part of the Spark Children’s Art Festival in June 2012. Visit the Games Time website for further information.
Our Sporting Life

Charnwood Museum, Loughborough

2 June 2012 – 9 September 2012

An exhibition, hosted in partnership with Loughborough University, to Loughborough’s extensive contribution to sport – from the athletes and their achievements on the world stage, to the pioneering research and innovation which continues to push technological boundaries.