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3 Aug 2010 09:23:55
There is a BIG athletics event in Bedford this August – and the University of Bedfordshire is right behind it.
BIG 2010, otherwise known as the Bedford International Games, is taking place this year on Sunday, 15 August. The University is the official bib sponsor for the 16th annual event at the Bedford International Athletics Stadium.
Famous competitors since its inception in 1995 include Sally Gunnell, Tessa Sanderson, Mark Lewis-Francis, Christine Ohuruogu and Phillips Idowu.
One of this year’s entrants is Nigel Levine from Bedford, a Great Britain 400m runner who won World and European relay medals indoors last winter, who visited the University on Friday morning (30 July) to promote the sponsorship.
Nigel is shown with Steve Pitt, who is Head of Sport within the Learning Resources/Student Services department, and Carol Jackson, the Meeting Director for BIG 2010.
Carol said: “We thank the University of Bedfordshire for its very generous sponsorship once more.
“The meeting is designed to provide top-class competition for athletes on the verge of international and national success. The date of BIG 2010 is a bit later than in previous years to fit in with the rest of the athletics calendar.
“It’s the final meeting before England choose their team for the Commonwealth Games, so it’s a final chance for athletes to impress the selectors.
“We are looking forward to again being able to assist athletes in fulfilling their dreams for 2010 and in their progress towards a successful London 2012 and beyond.”
Hundreds of athletes are set to take part at BIG 2010 in front of an expected crowd of around 3,000. The action starts at 11am.
Adult tickets are £5, concessions £2.50, and a family ticket £12.50.
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