Louise Jukes
| Louise Jukes | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Born |
14 April 1984 Ashford, Kent | ||
| Nationality | British | ||
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| 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.[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.
- ^ "Louise aims for Olympic handball glory". 14 December 2007.
- ^ "We want your memories of this 1980s handball tournament in Ipswich". 24 March 2017.
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