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Shortlist announced for Sports Awards 2024

Shortlist announced for Sports Awards 2024

With just a few weeks until the University’s event of the academic year, we can now reveal the full list of Shortlisted athletes, clubs, coaches and teams for this year’s Sports Awards 2024.

Sports Awards with Outstanding Contribution on the screen behind.

Returning once again to the Brammall Music Building on Thursday 30 May, the evening will celebrate sporting success across 13 categories with the deadline for tickets closing on Wednesday 15 May.

 

Full evening details will be shared after the ticket deadline, but doors will open from 5.15pm with the Awards beginning at 6.00pm.

 

See our full shortlist below

Campus League Team of the Year

Chip Butty Albion

Econ Hockey

Kinvig Hockey

MFL Society Netball

 

 

Coach (non-student) of the Year

Dean Miller

Gary Humpage

Jennifer Barrett

Jonathan Tate

Michael Gayle

Sam Lee

 

 

Coach (student) of the Year
Alex Barker (Women’s Football)
Anna Lofts (Touch Rugby)
Bella McLeod (Cheerleading)
Holly Thompson (Handball)
Lewis Keates (Women’s Rugby Union)
Maisie Stearns (Netball)
Ryan Ralph (BJJ)

 

Club of the Year

Boxing

CricSoc

Gaelic Football

Handball

Squash

 

ED&I Award

Hugo Murray

Netball

Women’s Basketball

 

Full Blues

TBC

 

Half Blues

TBC

 

National Team of the Year

Hockey W1

Men’s Cross Country

Squash M1

Squash W1

Water Polo M1

Women’s Cross Country

 

Outstanding Contribution
Caitlyn Byrne (Basketball)
Callum Bates and Tom Hathway (Men’s Rugby Union)
Chris Davis (Hockey)
Rebekah Pink (Karate)
Tara Hayes-Pankhurst (Active Res)
Tom Park (Lifesaving)

Sports Colours

TBC

Sports Person of the Year
Didi Okoh (Athletics)
Evelyn Wood (Hockey)
Ollie Morgan (Swimming)
Will Barnicoat (Athletics)

Regional Team of the Year

Basketball W1’s

Fencing M1’s

Handball M1’s

Squash M3’s

 

Volunteer of the Year
Amber Lawson-Smith (Swimming)
Charlie King (Men’s Rugby Union)
Jethro McGraw (Athletics)
Jessica Carter (Hockey)
Maisie James (MFL Society)

DEADLINE FOR TICKETS - WEDNESDAY MAY 15 - CLICK HERE
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UoB set pace at Great Birmingham Run 2024

UoB set pace at Great Birmingham Run 2024

Last Sunday Sport & Fitness team alongside our positive members and students had a chance to take part in Great Birmingham Run – West Midlands’ biggest and best running event, with thousands of runners, walkers and joggers. All participants have challenged themselves to contribute to charity and gain unforgettable memories.

Runners pose ahead of Great Birmingham Run

The anticipation

 

This year’s edition reached the peak of excitement as all entries were sold out – it was impossible not to feel the anticipation and the scale of the event on the day. Commencing on Sunday 5 May, thousands of people started to gather on the streets of Birmingham to either support or participate in the running experience, making it a great way to actively spend their Sunday with close ones.

Route, band and a lot of fun

 

Both 10k and Half-Marathoners gathered on Broad Street at Centenary Square, where accompanied by vibrant music and supportive audience cheers, they all found themselves at the starting line.

 

During their journey, 10k runners could experience not only a dose of endorphins and sweat but also enjoy inspiring sights and iconic Birmingham landmarks – the city’s world-famous Jewellery Quarter, the Chamberlain Clock, St Paul’s Square and the St Martin’s Church. This was not everything for our Half-Marathoners who on their way to reach the goal had some more viewpoints including Selly Park and the return route in Cannon Hill Park showing the spring in full bloom and Edgbaston Stadium.

 

The day was full of energy and little events going on containing good music and entertainment. Great Birmingham Run hosted the local bands and musicians to support everyone throughout the run by playing boosting music, organising cheering points and even the karaoke point! Our team was also there with lots of participants from the Sport & Fitness community, supporting and running together in #UoBTeam t-shirts, spreading the fun and cheer on every mile!

Runners pose ahead of Great Birmingham Run
Runners pose ahead of Great Birmingham Run

On the finish line

 

Nothing can compare with the rewarding feeling of accomplishment combined with the soreness of the leg muscles at the finish line. We could all witness how exhaustion can quickly transform into the biggest smile and joy on runners’ faces, and even experience it ourselves with our community! The sense of achieving the goal after long weeks of preparation was even better when accompanied by new medals, t-shirts and bags filled with rewards.

 

Eddie Lynch (University of Birmingham AC and Cross Country Club) finished an incredible third in Men’s Half Marathon with a time of 01:14:18.

Sharing memories

 

On Thursday 9 May, we hosted the last Level Up Running Workshops, where our members and staff could celebrate each other’s successes, and share their experiences and memories. We also discussed future running goals and plans, as we knew this event had sparked the running excitement in many!

 

Our team wants to say big congratulations to everyone attending the event and thank all the supporters who gave us a regular boost of motivation during the run!

 

See you next year!

Learn more about the Great Birmingham Run 2024