New Athletics facility takes off

Construction of the new Loughborough University and UK Athletics national Elite Throw Centre has recently commenced on site.  This exciting and unique facility for elite athletes is due to be completed in November 2011.

A tensile fabric canopy will provide additional cover and protection from the elements to enable our leading Olympic competitors (Javelin, Hammer, Shot Put and Discus) to practice in the field in all conditions leading up to London 2012 and to provide a future legacy facility.