News Archive

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.

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.

In winning 6 pennants (1st place team finishes), Sydney Uni were just one pennant short of Melbourne and two shy of UTS in the 25th Edition of the Australian University Games held on the Gold Coast.

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. 

According to the 2017 Sealy Sleep Census, 70 per cent of Australians say their day-to-day performance is impacted by a lack of sleep. This means reduced productivity in the workplace, as well as compromised physical, emotional and mental health. How can we sleep better to reduce the effects of inadequate sleep?