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Just before the London 2012 Olympics action kicked-off, University of Birmingham student swimmer Joe Marsh performed admirably at the British Gas National Youth Championships in Sheffield, and set a new club record in the 100m butterfly.

It’s not just hosting the Jamaican Olympic team that the University of Birmingham is excited about – nine alumni and one current student have been chosen to represent Team GB at the Olympics and Paralympics in London.

In the glorious July sunshine, the Jamaican Track and Field team entertained at their welcome dinner, before showing off their skills at their only open training session on the University of Birmingham Munrow Sports Centre Track ahead of the London Olympics, and helped to raise over...

Discerning sports fans and collectors will have the chance to get their hands on some of the hottest memorabilia ahead of London 2012 at a live online auction next week.

The University is delighted to welcome the Jamaican Track and Field team to campus for their pre-Olympic training camp. The team includes five-time World and three-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt as well as current 100 metre World Champion Yohan Blake and women’s World 200 metre...

Arguably the world’s most famous rowing meet, the Henley Royal Regatta, returned once more this year, and University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) men’s coxed fours reached the last 8 of their competition to give Birmingham hope for the future.

At the British Gas ASA National Championships in Sheffield, Joe Marsh of the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) swimming team had a weekend to remember, posting two new personal bests in the pool and in the process broke two club records.

University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) men’s football club captain Christian Burgess has recently made history when he signed for Middlesbrough FC, and in doing so became the first player to sign a professional contract whilst still representing the university.

Six former students at the University of Birmingham, and one who is still a student, have been selected to take part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.

Following a season of phenomenal success on the track, road and mountains, the University of Birmingham Cycling Club have been crowned the new British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Champions.