The number 64 is firmly embedded in the psyche of Sydney University Athletic Club’s javelin star Mackenzie Little. It’s the distance – in metres – she needs to throw to secure a berth to the COVID-delayed 2021 Olympics Games.
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The business of kicking goals
Former Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness Scholarship holder Grant Lynch has been juggling playing futsal (indoor soccer) at a national level, studying at the Honours level at the University of…
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Olympic target in sight for Sydney University archer
Having just missed out on qualifying for this year’s postponed Tokyo Olympic Games, Sydney University archer Peter Boukouvalas has his sights set on the 2024 Paris Games and the 2028…
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The dead heat duo
Sydney University Athletics Club elite triathletes Luke and Jayden Schofield have often finished equal first in events but it’s never been planned. The identical twins started competing in the multi-discipline…
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Leo living the dream
Sydney University Velo Club rider Leo Yip is living the dream – completing a Bachelor of Science (Health and Nutrition) degree and, off campus, competing at the highest level in…
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Athlete Meets: Hannah Buckling
We caught up with Sydney Uni Water Polo star and MD student, Hannah Buckling to talk all things sport and study, plus her journey to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Mikaila makes her mark
Mixing sport and study, both at a high level, makes for a busy life, but netballer Mikaila Knezevic wouldn’t have it any other way. Mikaila is now in her fourth…
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Waratah in the waiting
Sydney University welcomed back halfback Henry Robertson for their Round 3 Shute Shield clash with Eastwood at Glen Willow Stadium, Mudgee on Saturday. And what a welcome return it was.…
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Tokyo Bound
Triathlete Sam Douglas still wears his Elite Athlete Program kit when training as a reminder of his days at the University of Sydney. The Janelli High School product came to…
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Nicola reaches new heights
Shooting for the stars is part of Nicola McDermott’s DNA. She certainly reached new heights at the Australian Track and Field Championships in Sydney on Sunday, breaking the Australian women’s…
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