{"id":970,"date":"2017-06-21T16:45:21","date_gmt":"2017-06-21T15:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/copyright.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/?p=970"},"modified":"2017-06-22T14:08:41","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T13:08:41","slug":"9-inspirational-loughborough-women-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/life\/loughborough\/9-inspirational-loughborough-women-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Inspirational Loughborough Women in Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether it’s a kickabout with your friends on one of the free-use courts or if its boasting about our table topping BUCS performances every year, sport runs through our DNA across the campus. To celebrate Women’s Sport Week, we’ve decided to list our top 9 most inspirational Loughborough women in sport!<\/p>\n

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1. Sarah Hunter<\/h3>\n

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Captain of the England Senior women’s squad and an experienced master of the game having earned over 90 caps, Sarah Hunter is the first on our prestigious list. Hunter studied\u00a0Sports Science and Mathematics at the university between 2004 and 2007. Last year, she received an MBE for her services to sport and was awarded\u00a0World Rugby Women\u2019s Player of the Year. Hunter is an embodiment of what it means to be a #RedRose, and recently inspired the side to their impressive win over the Black Ferns<\/a> during their victorious tour of New Zealand<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Peace Proscovia<\/h3>\n

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Named\u00a0Uganda’s Athlete of the year 2014, Loughborough University’s\u00a0Sportswoman of the Year 2016\/17, and this season’s\u00a0Gilbert Netball Goalden Shot award (the player who scored the most goals in the Superleague season), Peace Proscovia has become a household name for netball fans. She is a prominent starter for the Loughborough Lightning side and helped them take second place in the league this year<\/a> alongside her degree of\u00a0Marketing MSc<\/a>. Her distinct talent on the court has been widely noticed over the last few years, and her prowess at Goal Shooter strikes fear in her opponents.<\/p>\n

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3. Tanni Grey-Thompson<\/h3>\n

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One of our most decorated alumnae, Tanni Grey-Thompson was a force to be reckoned with on the track. From her first Paralympic games in Seoul 1988 to her last in Athens 2004<\/a>, Grey-Thompson broke 30 world records and took home\u00a011 gold, 4 silvers and 1 bronze. She also dominated the World Championships, claiming 12 medals overall. Grey-Thompson studied at the University, earning the degree of BA Politics and Social Administration in 1991. Nowadays, she works tirelessly on sport organisation committees and in the House of Lords on issues close to her heart.<\/p>\n

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4. Karen Atkinson<\/h3>\n

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Former England star and current Loughborough Lightning head coach<\/a> Karen Atkinson boasts over 122 international caps. Atkinson has had a fantastic career, both playing and coaching.\u00a0However, Atkinson’s latest season might have been her toughest as she delayed her maternity leave<\/a> to continue her role as Head Coach of the Loughborough Lightning NSL side. The team finished a stunning season at second place, having won all but one of their games.<\/p>\n

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5. Mel Marshall<\/h3>\n