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News Archive, Month: August 2017

University of Bath student Imogen Allison excited to continue sporting education with Team Bath Netball

07 August 2017

Rising England star Imogen Allison believes she is in the best place to continue her education on and off the court after committing to Team Bath Netball for the 2017-18 season. The 19-year-old was one of the Sitec-sponsored Blue and Gold’s most consistent and impressive performers during the 2017 Vitality Superleague campaign as she fought off tough competition to claim a regular starting role at wing-defence. She formed a formidable partnership with Eboni Beckford-Chambers and...

Emily Diamond at the London 2017 IAAF World Championships

First-round frustration for Emily Diamond and David King at London 2017

06 August 2017

There was frustration for Emily Diamond and David King at the London 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships on Sunday as both were edged out in the first round. However, University of Bath graduate Jack Green was able to overcome a mistake on the back straight to secure his place in Monday’s 400m hurdles semi-finals. Diamond, coached remotely at the Sports Training Village by Jared Deacon, had to settle for fifth place in a tough 400m...

Eilidh Doyle looking forward to another home run as University-based athletes compete at London 2017

04 August 2017

The London 2017 IAAF World Championships get under way today, with Eilidh Doyle – one of four University of Bath-based athletes in the GB team – looking forward to experiencing another unforgettable home run. Doyle, who was voted as captain of the British Athletics team for London 2017 by her team-mates, will be appearing at her fifth World Championships while Emily Diamond, David King and Cameron Chalmers will all be making their event debuts at...

Lindie Lombard of South Africa is blocked by Eboni Beckford Chambers of England Netball. Photo: back pageimages.com

Team Bath Netball duo in England squad for tour of Australia and New Zealand

04 August 2017

Team Bath Netball’s Eboni Beckford-Chambers and Kadeen Corbin have been named in the England Netball squad touring Australia and New Zealand in the coming weeks. Defender Beckford-Chambers last represented the Red Roses during the Vitality Netball International Series against Jamaica last year, while attacker Corbin – who confirmed her return to the Blue and Gold last month – has been on a training camp with England for the past four weeks. Both are vastly experienced...

Alex Greaves, Ed Nightingale, Zoe Clark and Enya Dale with their K4 200m bronze medal at the 2017 European Youth Olympic Festival. CREDIT: Gyor 2017.

From Team Bath Futures Academy to Team GB podium place for rising canoe sprint star Ed Nightingale

01 August 2017

Team Bath Futures Academy athlete Ed Nightingale helped Team GB win their first-ever canoeing medals at a European Youth Olympic Festival when he represented his country with distinction in Gyor, Hungary.  The 15-year-old, from Trowbridge, teamed up with Enya Dale, Zoe Clark and Alex Greaves to claim third place in Sunday’s K4 200m final, having earlier knocked out the host nation in the semi-finals. Nightingale also set a new personal best in the K1 200m...

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