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Since 1990, Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness (SUSF) and the Elite Athlete Program has helped assist student-athletes achieve excellence in both their sport and tertiary studies. We caught up with two elite athlete program alumni and Australian representatives, Kyla Bremner and Mike Wiseman.

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

Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness’ Vice President and London 2012 Olympian, Ed Fernon, has won the world’s longest and toughest horse race in record time. The 29-year-old conquered the gruelling Mongol Derby, crossing the finish line with South African Barry Armitage in equal first.

Setting and visualising goals can help us accomplish things that may otherwise feel out of reach. Helen Jomoa explains how to set and achieve your summer fitness goals.

The President of Sydney Uni Sport & Fitness, Bruce Ross, recently retired after a record 26 years in the role and a plethora of achievements under his belt.

Jake Vrahnos recently volunteered his time in a remote indigenous community, implementing sport and education programs organised by the National Aboriginal Sporting Chance Academy (NASCA). 

Ten years ago, Sarah Jones developed chronic arthritis that rapidly spread to every joint in her body, from her jaw to her neck; wrist, knees, hips, ankles and everywhere in between. Four years ago, a back injury rendered Sarah almost immobile. 

Sydney University Boat Club (SUBC) sent a contingent of Elite Men and Women, along with a group of Master Women to compete in the 2017 Head of the Yarra at the weekend. 

The Brydens Sydney Uni Flames find themselves back at the top of the ladder,  in a three way tie, after a huge victory over the Melbourne Boomers in Melbourne yesterday. The team shot an impressive 61% from beyond the arc, with Asia Taylor, Belinda Snell and Ally Wilson combining for 81 points.