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British handball player

Louise Jukes
Personal information
Born (1984-04-14) 14 April 1984 (age 40)
Ashford, Kent
Nationality British
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
National team
Years Team
Great Britain

Louise Jukes (born 14 April 1984) is a British handball player. She has played for the British national team, and competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She was born in Ashford, Kent.

Prior to taking up handball, Jukes was a hockey player, representing England at under-18s level and playing for Old Loughtonians Hockey Club. She became a handball player after taking part in the Sporting Giants scheme.

Following the Olympics, Jukes helped found Ipswich Handball Club, alongside David Hendrick.

References

  1. "Louise Jukes". Official site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  2. "Louise aims for Olympic handball glory". 14 December 2007.
  3. "We want your memories of this 1980s handball tournament in Ipswich". 24 March 2017.

External links

Great Britain squadWomen's handball – 2012 Summer Olympics – 12th place
United Kingdom


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