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29/06/12 Birmingham athletes shine at the British Olympic Trials

Over the weekend of June 22-24, the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham played host to the 2012 Aviva Olympic trials, where a staggering 41 University of Birmingham students and alumni competed against the best track and field athletes in the country.

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22/06/12 Women’s Cricket bowl over Oxford to lift BUCS trophy

The University of Birmingham women’s cricket team have lifted the coveted British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Trophy following their 9 wicket victory over rivals Oxford in the final at Marston Sports Ground, Oxford on June 20.

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22/06/12 Birmingham Lacrosse pair prepare for World Under-19 Champs

The 2012 Lacrosse World Championships are coming up this summer and the University of Birmingham will have two students representing their countries in the Under-19 championships.

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21/06/12 408 miles in 40 hours for UBSport staff member

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Sports Science Officer Alex McGregor has completed a mammoth test of his endurance after cycling the 408 mile trip from Big Ben to Edinburgh Castle in under 40 hours.

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21/06/12 Birmingham represented at England Athletics Junior Championships

At the AVIVA England Athletics Under-23 and Under-20 Championships in Bedford over the weekend of June 16-17, students from the University of Birmingham had a great weekend on the track as they represented their home clubs.

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20/06/12 Archers delight at BUCS Outdoor Championship

On Saturday June 16, the University of Birmingham Archery club earned five individual medals in a stunning display at the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Outdoor Championships at Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Newport.

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20/06/12 UBSport staff member qualifies for England’s Strongest Man Final

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) Health and Fitness Services staff member, Dave Whittington, has qualified for England’s Strongest Man Final for the second consecutive year.

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15/06/12 Rowers in form at Amateur Regattas

The University of Birmingham Boat Club began their preparation for both the Henley Women’s and Henley Royal Regatta’s in style, with wins at the Metropolitan and Reading Amateur Regatta.

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15/06/12 Alyssa Lim selected for Great Britain

The University of Birmingham’s Badminton team club captain Alyssa Lim has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2012 World University Championships to be held in Gwanju, South Korea.

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14/06/12 Success at 11th annual Alumni Sports Day

On Saturday June 9, the University of Birmingham welcomed back over 250 of its graduates to participate in the 11th annual Alumni Sports Day.