Louise Jukes
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Ashford, Kent | 14 April 1984||
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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.[1] 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.[2]
Following the Olympics, Jukes helped found Ipswich Handball Club, alongside David Hendrick.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Louise Jukes". Official site of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 25 May 2013. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
- ^ https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/louise-aims-for-olympic-handball-glory-7516696
- ^ https://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/we-want-your-memories-of-this-1980s-handball-tournament-in-2779432[bare URL]
External links[]
- Louise Jukes at the British Olympic Association
- Louise Jukes at Olympedia
Categories:
- British female handball players
- 1984 births
- Living people
- Handball players at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Olympic handball players of Great Britain
- People from Ashford, Kent
- British sportspeople stubs
- European handball biography stubs