Louise Jukes

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.[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

  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.


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