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Wellington rewrites the record book yet again

Wellington rewrites the record book yet again
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University of Birmingham alumna Chrissie Wellington has rewritten (her own) record books once again, with a triumphant performance at the Challenge Roth Ironman in Germany on Sunday 10 July.
Date:
Monday 11th July 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport

Jamaican athletes on Campus ahead of their 2012 visit

Jamaican athletes on Campus ahead of their 2012 visit
Description
One of the world's fastest men, Asafa Powell, current 4 x 100 world record holders, Nester Carter and Michael Frater, and Olympic Silver Medalist Shericka Williams warmed up on the University of Birmingham's athletics track ahead of the Diamond League (Aviva Grand Prix) Athletics which took place at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday 10 July.
Date:
Friday 8th July 2011
Categories:
International, Sport

Men's hockey get the England call up

Men's hockey get the England call up
Description
UBSport men's first team hockey coach, Steve Floyd recently returned from Rotterdam, Holland after managing England men's under 21s in a series of test matches against Holland. The test series was carried out over three days at Rotterdam Hockey club, with the event concluding on Monday, July 4.
Date:
Wednesday 6th July 2011
Categories:
International, Sport, Students

Dad and a lad

Dad and a lad
Description
After rowing across the Atlantic last year, UBSport staff member Norman Beech, Manager of the Raymond Priestley Centre, Coniston embarked upon another challenge.
Date:
Monday 4th July 2011
Categories:
Sport

New research highlights effective education for sports coaches as key to healthier UK youngsters

Description
Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem predicted to affect two thirds of UK children by 2050. Physical inactivity is a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic, which researchers from the University of Birmingham are seeking to combat through effective coach education.
Date:
Wednesday 22nd June 2011
Categories:
Life and Environmental Sciences, Research, Sport

Sport Development Manager appointed new Chair of Birmingham Athletics Network

Sport Development Manager appointed new Chair of Birmingham Athletics Network
Description
University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Sport Development Manager and triple Olympian Christina Boxer, has been appointed as the Chair for the Birmingham McCain Athletics Network.
Date:
Monday 20th June 2011
Categories:
Sport

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon

UBSport trio taking on World's longest triathlon
Description
Three University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming club alumni are tackling the World's longest triathlon to raise money for two worthwhile charities, starting on Thursday, June 9.
Date:
Tuesday 7th June 2011
Categories:
Alumni, International, Sport, Students

AGMS Alumni wins English Championship

AGMS Alumni wins English Championship
Description
Alumna Lucy Williams has won the 2011 English women's amateur championship, held in West Sussex on Saturday, May 14, defeating 15-year old Charley Hull from Woburn on the 19th hole in an outstanding final.
Date:
Wednesday 18th May 2011
Categories:
Alumni, Sport, Students, Teaching
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