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THE ROCKET MAN
T H E O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F L O U G H B O R O U G H A T H L E T I C U N I O N
ISSUE NO.49 / OCT12
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WELCOMEFirstly I would like to congratulate all of the new
students on gaining a place at the best sporting
University in the country and for becoming part
of Loughborough Sport. Loughborough truly is
‘Where History Begins’ and I wish you all the
best on your sporting success. I would also
like to welcome back all the returning students
and I look forward to working with you in
what promises to be another fantastic year for
Loughborough Students Sport.
The Athletic Union has a diverse variety of
clubs available and there really is something for
everyone to get involved with. Regardless of
what level you have played at before, whether
it is recreational or elite level, the AU can cater
for you! We are extremely proud of our sporting
success and reputation as the best, highlighted
by Loughborough winning the BUCS (British
Universities and Colleges Sport) Championship
for a record 32nd consecutive year.
Alongside this, we have numerous world class
athletes and countless famous sporting alumni,
including names such as Lord Sebastian Coe,
The Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Ben
Kay MBE. After the fantastic London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games, Loughborough’s
prominence was clear to see with over 90
athletes with Loughborough relations at both
games. Check out how all our athletes got on
PAGE 3 ‘Loughborough at London 2012’.
As Athletic Union President I am here to help
you achieve your sporting aims and make sure
you get involved with as much as Loughborough
Sport has to offer! For further information and
updates please check out the website www.
loughboroughsport.com/athletic-union or if you
require more information please email au@
lufbra.net. Alternatively you can visit the AU
Office which is upstairs and to the left in the
Students Union Building.
I look forward to meeting you!
Yours in sport,
MEET THE TEAMAU EXEC 12/13
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LEWIS TIMMSAU PRESIDENT
Secretary
EMILY MORGAN [email protected]
Ann Wilson Sports Administrator [email protected] 01509 635053
Rebecca James, Assistant Sports Administrator [email protected] 01509 635054;
Claire Spencer Financial Administrator [email protected] 01509 635055
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WOW is the independent publication of Loughborough Students athletic
Union. The opinions of wow are those of the individual contributors, not
loughborough Students Athletic Union or an office of the union, unless
otherwise stated.
Contributors: Olivia Dean (Editor), Lewis Timms (AU President)Photography: Still Sport, Nigel Farrow, Ady Kerry, Rugby Advertiser Design: 5or6 Design & Marketing +44(0)1509 768087 www.5or6.co.uk
Healthy Living & Recreation Officer
TOTO ODULAJA [email protected]
Web, Media & Communications Officer
HANNAH CHRISP [email protected]
IMS Officer
JENNIE COOPER [email protected]
WOW Content Editor
OLIVIA DEAN [email protected]
Event Organiser
SARAH CUMMINGS [email protected]
Event Organiser
LUKE THOMSON [email protected]
Event Organiser
LAURA HILLYARD [email protected]
Sponsorship & Merchandising Officer
BRYONY CLEALL [email protected]
CONTENTS
3. LOUGHBOROUGH AT LDN 2012
6. SAM RUDDOCK TALKS TO US ABOUT HIS SUMMER
8. NEW KIT DEAL AND MEET THE DRAGONS
9. MANCHESTER UTD ARE IN TOWN FOR THE BIG MATCH.
11. MASTERMIND
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WOW is the independent publication of Loughborough Students athletic
Union. The opinions of wow are those of the individual contributors, not
loughborough Students Athletic Union or an office of the union, unless
otherwise stated.
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LOUGHBOROUGH
at london 20 12
Purple and pink became red, white and blue as Loughborough’s elite took
to the global stage for London 2012. Loughborough’s sporting prowess was
demonstrated across both the Olympics and Paralympic Games, with an
unprecedented 91 athletes competing in 78 events.
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Following a stunning opening ceremony,
the world was thrown in at the deep end
as the swimming commenced. Sports and
Exercise Science student Roberto Pavoni was
accompanied by aquatic legend Michael Phelps
in his 200m butterfly heat. A gripping race
gave Pavoni a 7th place finish which wasn’t
enough to take him to the semis. The 400m
Medley saw Pavoni finish 4th in his heat, again
proving not fast enough to qualify for the
semi-finals. Pavoni expressed how ‘I wasn’t too
disappointed with the times, they weren’t far
off my bests, but I needed to be right there –
maybe doing my personal bests – if I wanted a
chance of coming back and performing in the
evenings.’
Adorning a different kit, Chemistry
undergraduate Laurent Carnol took to the pool
for Luxembourg. Winning his 100m breaststroke
heat was a powerful start to his Olympic
journey; however, other heats proved quicker
and Carnol was denied a place in the semis.
Undeterred, Carnol pushed on and secured a
place in the semis for the 200m breaststroke.
British Swimming brought another 12
Loughborough-based athletes to the games
including Fran Halsall who reached three finals
and a semi, Lizzie Simmond’s who narrowly
missed out on bronze in the 200m backstroke
final and graduate Amy Smith who reached
two semis and one final. Much anticipation
was held for ex-Loughborough College student
Liam Tancock who took finished 5th the 100m
backstroke final in 53.35. Tancock repeatedly
thanked the crowd at
the games, instilling
that he thrived off
the support the
enthusiastic supporters
consistently delivered
in the aquatic centre.
Current student Richard
Smith joined alumni
Nicholas Catlin, Glenn
Kirkham, Iain Lewers,
Iain Mackay, Barry
Middleton and Alistair
Wilson for the men’s
hockey campaign.
Two victories and three
draws proved enough to
secure Team GB a semi-
final against the Netherlands.
Despite a 9-2 loss, the team showed
solidarity and left the Riverbank Arena proud.
Graduate Hannah MacLeod joined current
students Nicola White and Laura Unsworth as
part of GB’s women’s hockey force. Stunning
victories over Japan and South Korea in the
group stages took the girls to an exciting semi-
final display against the Netherlands, where a
2-1 loss denied them a place in the final.
Four Loughborough triathletes took to the
stage as week one ended. Vicky Holland and
Lucy Hall powered through to 26th and 33rd
places respectively. Graduate Jessica Harrison
competed for France, finishing in a staggering
9th place and alumni Stuart Hayes finished the
gruelling event in 37th place.
Moving into week two, the sun and the
spotlight rose on the Olympic Stadium itself.
Loughborough boasted ‘home’ to 22 track
and field athletes, following the legacy of
athletics success beaconed by the likes of
Lord Coe and Paula Radcliffe. Sports and
Exercise student Emily Diamond stunned the
crowds with her contribution to the 5th place
finish in the 4x400m women’s relay. Having
never competed competitively over 400m
until this Olympic year, Diamond has had an
earth-shattering season, joining graduates Lee
McConnell and Nicola Sanders in the squad.
Graduate Rhys Williams joined Dai Greene
in the 400m hurdles event. Williams looked
strong as the competition progressed to the
semi-finals. A powerful performance placed
him in fourth, excluding him from the final.
Former Loughborough College students Sophie
Bradley, Karen Carney, Steph Houghton, Jill
Scott, Casey Stoney and Ellen White, plus
graduate Claire Kafferty comprised a large
portion of Team GB’s Women’s Football
squad. The girls had a powerful start in the
tournament, finishing top of their group with
a clean sheet. Although confident, Canada
proved too strong in the quarters, beating
Team GB 2-0 in a strong display.
Greater success was to be found in canoeing.
Graduate Angela Hannah finished 5th in the k4
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LOUGHBOROUGH BOASTED ‘HOME’ TO 22 TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES
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500m canoe-sprint. Accompanying her on the water was fellow graduate
Lizzie Neave, whose strong performance gave her a 12th place finish in
the semi-final of the K1 Kayak Single. The formidable ex-Loughborough
duo Liam Heath and Jon Schofield steamed through the K2 200m
canoe-sprint to take home bronze. Describing the final as ‘a long race’
that they were ‘really worried’ going into, the kept a strong form that
secured them a medal.
The ten day interim following the Olympic Closing Ceremony saw a
steady build in anticipation for the Paralympic Games, and the athletes
did not disappoint. Undergraduate Emma Hollis frequented four events in
the aquatic centre but struggled to get further than the heats despite an
array of sterling performances. Current students Laurie Williams, Natasha
Davies and Judith Hamer joined alumni Claire Strange to take on the
world’s elite in the Women’s Wheelchair Basketball. Although the group
stages were shaky with only one victory over Brazil, the girls qualified
for the quarter finals where they suffered a gracious defeat, 55-44, to
Germany, the eventual gold medallists.
Crystal Lane became a familiar face in the cycling as she competed
alongside teammate Sarah Storey. Finishing 9th in the C5 Individual, Lane
pushed even further and achieved a stunning 6th place finish in the C4/5
Individual Pursuit. Currently studying for a Masters in Sports Nutrition,
Lane ‘felt that coming to Loughborough would be more likely to give
me the most opportunities in order to make a career in sport. This is an
amazing place, both from a future career point of view and as an athlete.’
Medals were abundant for Loughborough athletes throughout the
Paralympics. Table tennis star Aaron McKibbin fought his way through the
preliminaries to dominate the bronze play-off; beating Germany 3-0 to
take the medal. ‘Success emulating success’ was exemplified by many
Loughborough Paralmypians. Former Loughborough College student Libby
Clegg ran a stunning T12 100m to win silver. Graduate Dan Greaves also
claimed silver in the F44 discus while Claire Williams took home bronze
with a throw of 39.63m. Multi-talented Stefanie Reid competed in the
T44 100m and T44 200m, finishing 8th and 4th in the respective finals.
However, she excelled in the F44 long jump with 5.28m winning her
the silver medal. Gold eluded many Loughborough athletes, but Richard
Whitehead refused to be deterred by his disappointing 7th place finish
in the T42 100m final. A powerful performance in the T42 200m final
secured him the gold he has worked so hard to achieve.
As I write this, the Paralympic Closing Ceremony is getting underway.
For many athletes, spectators, games makers and everyone who has
absorbed London 2012 this summer, a ‘closing’ ceremony will seem an
inaccurate title. The passions, heartaches and glories, the dedication,
intensity and commitment that has been brought to the ultimate global
stage will reverberate in people’s hearts and memories, and hopefully
‘inspire a generation’ and many more to come. Summer may be over, but
for many the season, and the legacy, is just beginning.
MEDALS WERE ABUNDANT FOR LOUGHBOROUGH
ATHLETES THROUGHOUT THE PARALYMPICS
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PHOTOGRAPHERS
Aaron McKibbin - Gael Marzlou (Top Left Page) Fran Halsall - Sum_of_Marc (Top Right Page) Richard Whitehead - Mark Roche (Bottom Right Page) Women’s Hockey - Adrian Maidment (Middle RIght Page)Richard Smith - Ady Kerry (Middle Left Page)
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Refusing to let his cerebral palsy stop him competing at the highest level, Sam competed in the T35 100m and T35 200m in the Paralympics and is still revelling in the experience. Running 13.92 in his heat for the T35 100m, he didn’t manage to make the final but a massive PB of 28.75 in his T35 200m heat put a massive smile on his face, despite not progressing further.
WoW managed to grab a few minutes with Sam and here’s what he had to say, speaking exclusively after the Heroes Parade.
After two great performances at London 2012, how do you feel?
At the moment, tired. Other than that I’ve not really had time to
reflect. It’s very overwhelming to think about the amount of people
that came to Heroes Parade. I’ve never seen so many happy people.
Half of it was pride, the other half was because we’d made them
happy. We’d given them an excuse to smile about something.I had
the race of my life in the 200m. It absolutely killed me but as soon
as I saw my time there was an instant change of emotion from sheer
pain to sheer joy. It didn’t matter if I didn’t make the final because I
couldn’t run any faster. When I went a little bit mad, the crowd joined
in too and that was incredible.
For me, the 100m involved getting over the shock of the 80,000
people. I was the only person wearing Team GB in the line-up and the
whole crowd went mental. It wasn’t fear, just shock. I was privileged
and humbled by everyone’s response.
The Paralympics are often in the shadow of the Olympics but this year
the response has been absolutely amazing and it’s a testament to
how much the British public love athletics. The public seemed to focus
on people’s ability rather than disability. They admired the talent,
determination and people on the track doing what they wanted to do
and to be a part of something like that is absolutely incredible.
What has been your highlight this summer?
I really can’t pick just one. It would be between the 100m heat where
my team mate Jordan qualified for the final as fastest loser. I’ve never
felt so happy for anyone in my life at that point. We hugged it out and
that was such a happy moment for him I was over the moon for him.
We’re going to do massive things in Rio.Also, my PB in the 200m.
When you surpass your PB and you know you’ve never run faster in
your life, that’s just awesome and to do it there on that stage, I don’t
think I’ll ever top that.
Finally the 6th Sept, Thriller Thursday, where it felt like everyone in
Team GB won a medal, Jonnie Peacock, Hannah Cockroft and David
Weir all winning medals that evening was incredible. It was the best
night of Paralympic athletics you will ever see, particularly for Great
Britain and I was there.
What has been the hardest thing about competing? Any low points?
The first few hours after the 100m were particularly difficult because
although I was over the moon for Jordan, and I kept forgetting how
short my journey has been to get to London, I was still beating myself
up because I didn’t run the race I should have done. People were
saying to me ‘you’ve been doing this for 6 months you’re a raw talent
and you’ve done incredibly well. The guy who won silver in Beijing
was behind you for the first 40m’ but I knew the last 20m were a
bit of a struggle for me. To be beaten by 6 hundredths of a second
because the Russian next to me dipped at the line, I know that if I
had dipped at the line I probably would have beaten him and got the
fastest loser spot. Getting over that 100m and learning from it and
using the failure to smoke up the fire for the 200m was so hard.
What have been the benefits for you and your training being at
Loughborough?
It’s a bit weird because my coach Joe McDonnell, he went to
Loughborough but he’s not a Loughborough coach. He scouted me
but being at Loughborough has built me into the athlete I am today.
The support level has increased so much. Powerbase as well is
amazing. Athletics Performance Manager Ian Anholm, in particular,
has tried to help me as much as possible with massage and physio
because he knew I was working towards the Games. I don’t think that
could have happened anywhere else.
What advice would you give to any other athletes with or without a
disability?
You should know what you want to do, know your goals and know
how you’re going to achieve those goals. You have to prepare yourself
to work for it; prepare to bleed for it. Having the will is good, but you
need commitment and attitude. The hard work is the fun bit and the
reward comes when that hard work pays off and when it does come,
the reward is fantastic and unlike any other.
THE ROCKET MANAmerican Footballer turned athletics hero, Loughborough’s Sam Ruddock has had a summer to remember...
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Find out more about sam at www.samruddock.co.uk
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LOUGHBOROUGH LAND NEW KIT DEAL
As part of the new kit deal with Kukri, Loughborough AU Clubs will
be given the chance to pitch their ideas to the Dragons for a stake of
£10,000. In collaboration with Loughborough Students Media and in a
similar format to the popular BBC programme Dragon’s Den, the AU
is giving all Clubs the opportunity to request for additional funding for
developments that will have a significant impact on the Club.
Clubs will be able to pitch for monetary values ranging from £500 to
£2000 and presentations will be filmed to produce a Loughborough
Dragon’s Den featured programme. The Dragons include a representative
from Kukri, a representative from the Sports Development Centre at
the University, the Athletic Union President and a sporting Alumni of
Loughborough.
Here is how it’s going to work:
Clubs can request for a Dragon’s Den application form by emailing au@
lufbra.net.
The form will ask for details about the pitch – monetary value, what the
money will be used for and how it will benefit the Club and its members.
If the application is successful, then the Club will be asked to prepare
their pitch and invited to present to the Dragons for the programme.
It will then be down to the Dragons to decide if they wish to invest in the
proposal.
So get your thinking caps on, be creative with presentations because the
last words you don’t want to hear are….’I’M OUT!’
sport
This season all Loughborough will debut a whole new look. Teaming
up with international kit provider Kukri, every AU club and IMS team is
getting a revamp.
The pink and purple Loughborough signature will become an increased
statement as the new kit promises to create cohesion and unity across
all clubs within the AU to ensure our kit represents the dominance of
our athletic capabilities.
As trials and the start of the season approach, athletes will be informed
by their own Club Committees when kit is ready to be purchased.
takes on the dragonsLOUGHBOROUGH
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THEBIG MATCH
successful fixtures against Crewe and Stoke. This was built upon
last season with the unveiling of the new 3,000 capacity stadium
on Holywell Park and a debut fixture at the new venue against a
Tottenham Hotspurs Academy side in May. However, this upcoming
Manchester United match will be the biggest fixture in the club’s
history, demanding unprecedented levels of dedication and excellence
from the Loughborough boys.
The fixture will be a dual occasion as the unveiling of the Mike ‘Doc’
Holiday boardroom at Loughborough University Stadium will take place
at the event. As a long-term Head Coach of the Football program
at Loughborough, ‘The Doc’ was a coach and mentor for a huge
number of highly successful graduates, including Paul McGuinness
who will coach the Manchester United Academy side that take on the
Loughborough first XI.
Loughborough’s Head Coach McClaren confirmed how ‘As a club we
are extremely proud of the achievements of our Alumni and a large
number of them spent time under The Doc. I always stress the point
that we are in such a wonderful position with the club because of the
contribution of previous coaches and administrators, and none more
so than The Doc. We are delighted that the University has supported
us in having the Boardroom at Loughborough University Stadium
named in his honour.’
The fixture marks a real step up for Loughborough Student’s Football
Club. It truly will be Where History Begins.
Head Coach Stuart McClaren, was charged with excitement when he
announced the fixture. He underlined how ‘Part of Loughborough Sport’s
mission is to provide our students with fantastic, unique experiences
and a match against developing players from one of the world’s biggest
football clubs will certainly provide that.’George Williams has recently
been named the new Captain for the Loughborough Student’s Football
1st Team, an honour that this year comes with immediate responsibility
and an arena for the demonstration of excellence. When asked of his
feelings towards the Manchester United fixture, Williams expressed how
‘it is such a surprise but allows us the opportunity to really show off the
kind of football we play. We are all really excited to be playing some
of the best youngsters in the country, maybe even the world and we
hope that people will want to come and see some great football on the
evening.’
Although the October 10th date has been verified with an evening
kick-off agreed, ticket details including price and exact time will be
announced nearer the time. Both the immediacy and enormity of the
fixture demonstrates how Loughborough Student’s Football Club is
really accelerating from strength to strength. The 2010/11 season saw
Announced in early September, Loughborough Students Football 1st XI will take on a Manchester United Academy XI on October 10th as the first of this year’s The BIG Match series!This is an exhilarating start to the season and promises to deliver Loughborough sporting passion and intensity at its best.
WE ARE ALL REALLY EXCITED TO BE PLAYING SOME OF THE BEST YOUNGSTERS IN THE COUNTRY
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To all those freshers reading this, welcome to Loughborough and more importantly
its prestigious Inter Mural Sport (IMS) programmes. I’m Jennie Cooper, your Chair and I am here to tell you how you can get involved in both AU and Hall life. IMS is a competitive sporting program which all 16 halls participate in. You have the opportunity to compete in over 25 sports ranging from the everyday, Rugby Union and Netball, to the perhaps more obscure: Ultimate Frisbee and Rock-it-ball. With over 58 campus-wide fixtures a week, there is something for everyone. As a fantastic way to experience Loughborough’s world-class facilities, and a great way to get to know others, it is an integral part of hall life. IMS is HUGE at Loughborough, with Varsity vs Nottingham, Allstar matches (where IMS
teams play the AU Clubs) and of course the biggest event in the social calendar: IMS presentation evening. This year I will be working with Timms (AU President) to ensure the program expands even further, so watch this space for some new and upcoming IMS events that will be taking campus by storm.
For more details contact your hall Sport Secs; they will get you all involved whether it’s competing, training or spectating, ensuring that IMS contributes towards your Loughborough experience. Feel free to stop me round campus or e-mail ([email protected]) me any questions that you may want answering.
Thanks,
JENNIEIMS HALL CHAIR
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my lifestyleMyLifestyle offers a huge range of opportunities to help you get physically
active, stay healthy and play sport. Activities run every week in anything
from Cardio Tennis to Beach Volleyball, Zumba to Pilates and Badminton
to Boot Camp.
There are no membership fees, just pay and play as you go and some
activities are completely FREE.
Also available are nutrition plans, fitness workouts, and free access to
recreational parks to help you reach your fitness and health goals no
matter how big or small!
As well as boosting your social life and having a laugh you’ll be getting fit
and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, so go on, try something new and get
involved.
For more information visit the website loughboroughsport.com/my-
lifestyle or follow us on Twitter @MyLifestyleLuf
Volunteering is simple; it’s about giving your time and commitment to
a programme for free. However, to us volunteering is about being part
of something special, making a difference to Loughborough Sport and
gaining some key skills and experiences.Our aim is to create a workforce
of highly skilled volunteers to work on and run projects both within the
University as well as Nationally and Internationally.
Now we are at a point whereby volunteering has become a big part of
the Loughborough Sports strategy, creating a new era in sport activities
whereby volunteers are integral throughout all programmes, this is
WHERE HISTORY BEGINS.
volunteering
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MASTERMIND
Think you’re better then this? Cover the answers at the bottom and have a go for yourself to see if you can be a Loughborough Mastermind.
ANSWERS
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First round of the season sees Tim Jenkins, Men’s Hockey Chair take on IMS Chair Jennie Cooper. In a special Olympic themed quiz, whose London 2012 knowledge will take them to victory?
volunteering
TIM JENKINS Men’s Hockey Club Chair
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1. How many Gold medals did Team GB win at the Olympics?
2.How many millions of litres of water filled an Olympic Swimming pool?
3.What year did Lord Sebastian Coe win his first Gold Medal in the 1500m?
4.How many Olympic Torchbearers were there?
5.Who finish 4th place in the Paralympics medal table behind Great Britain?
6.How many ‘Independent Olympic Athletes’ competed in the Olympics?
7.Who has the most Olympic medals representing Great Britain?
8.What percentage of an Olympic Gold Medal is made from Gold?
9.How many medal events are in the Paralympics?
10.How many basketballs were used for both games?
2/10 3/10FINAL SCORE
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