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Powerlifting Academic from The University of Warwick takes European and World records

Dr Martine Barons from The University of Warwick has taken both the European and World records at the European Championships in Finland over the weekend.

Wed 12 Jun 2024, 16:00 | Tags: Mathematics, Academic staff, Staff, Sport

Meet Warwick’s Powerlifting Academic: Dr Martine Barons, Great Britain Powerlifter



Dubbed ‘Britain’s Strongest Gran’, a University of Warwick academic is going for gold just months after taking up powerlifting almost “by accident”.

Wed 05 Jun 2024, 14:20 | Tags: Statistics, Academic staff, Staff, Sport

Top university climbers to whizz up walls at The University of Warwick this weekend

The National Universities Lead and Speed Climbing Championships (NULSCC) event on Saturday 17th February is set to showcase some of the best UK climbing talent. Over 100 athletes from universities across the country will be taking part using the state-of-the-art climbing facilities at Warwick Sport and Wellness Hub, with the final rounds free to watch for public spectators


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