News Archive

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.

Perth Lynx fortified their top 4 spot, holding off a gallant Sydney Uni Flames, 88-85, in a tense, boom or bust clash at Brydens Stadium.

Up to 30 athletes from Sydney University are still in contention to make Australian teams for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. 

2015 was arguably one of the best years yet for the Elite Athlete Program with our athletes rising to incredible heights to fulfil their academic and sporting goals.

Studying a degree in medicine has been put on hold as the ride to Rio beckons for one water polo player. 

In another phenomenal weekend for the Sydney Uni Athletic Club (SUAC), three of the best provided Olympic teaser material at the ACT Athletics Championships.

Sydney University Athletics Club sprinter Josh Clarke broke the Olympic 100m qualifying barrier with a blistering run at the ACT Championships on Saturday night.

Sydney University wheelchair track star Angie Ballard carried her world-beating form from 2015 into the new year with a strong showing at the International Paralympics Committee Athletics Grand Prix in Canberra over the weekend.

Sydney University student and Sydney University Athletics Club (SUAC) member, Milly Clark, will join Australia’s best distance runners at the 2016 IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Cardiff, Wales on 26^th March 2016.

The Australian women’s water polo team, comprising of current Elite Athlete Program members and alumnae, have taken back to back wins against China, securing the three-test series for the Stingers in Perth.