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Lacrosse: the fast-growing sport shooting for the Olympics

June 1, 2020

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Lacrosse has long been synonymous with American sport, but partly thanks to a rise in popularity at universities, it has grown within the UK.

Often described as “hockey in the air”, the fast paced and exciting sport is up for consideration to be added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA.

Watch below as Julia Cook visits St Mary’s University Lacrosse Club to find out more.

(NB: all filming took place before social distancing measures due to COVID-19 were put in place in the UK.)

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  • Julia Cook

    After a year at Arsenal FC, Julia completed a BSc in sport science, building her journalism portfolio including articles in national publications, alongside working with Sport Swansea, British Athletics and Vinco. Julia has competed in athletics to a national level, football to an academy level and a stint with GB skeleton.

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