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Sydney University got off to a powerful start at the first day of the Australian University Games (AUG’s), on the Gold Coast, winning one
gold and two silver medals.

Scoreboard is a wrap-up of the efforts of Sydney University athletes and teams through the past week, compiled by Graham Croker. Stories on some of the performances also appear in the News section.

Sydney University’s record-equalling run of six consecutive Sydney grade rugby premierships came to an end at Concord Oval on Saturday when Eastwood won the 2011 Shute Shield decider 19-16.

Michael Power has capped off an extraordinary week by winning the men’s singles title at this year’s Sydney University Open tennis tournament on the Manning courts.

University of Sydney Elite Athlete Michael Power has mounted a remarkable charge to win through to today’s men’s singles final of the Sydney University Open, being played at the Manning courts.

Sydney University Elite Athlete Program (EAP) scholarship holder Gabrielle Woodhouse and team mate Julie Kim have been rewarded for their excellent performances in this season’s NSW State Volleyball League after being selected in the 2011 All Stars team.

Sydney University Elite Athlete Program (EAP) scholarship holder Peter Kelly (M. Physiotherapy) has been nominated for the 2011 Sydney Hockey Association Brian Booth Medal.

Michael Power continued his winning run with a straight sets victory over fellow University of Sydney Elite Athlete Gav Levy on the Manning centre court yesterday afternoon.

Sydney Uni women’s handball team are NSW League champions for the third straight season after defeating UTS in last weekend’s grand final.

Sydney University Athletics Club men’s team wrapped up the 2011 Winter Premiership with a solid performance at the NSW Marathon Championships, held in conjunction with the Sydney Marathon, on Sunday.