Louise Jukes | |||
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Born | Ashford, Kent | 14 April 1984||
Nationality | British | ||
Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
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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]
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