2013 - A big year for our stellar Athletes at the University of Newcastle!
2013 will be a massive year for many of the University of Newcastle’s student-athletes. Not only do we expect bumper teams at the Eastern and Australian University Games, some of our elite students have their sights set on success at the World level.
Two UoN students are looking to make their mark on the international stage when they represent Australia at the 2013 Student Rugby League World Cup, to be held in England from 3-15 July. Cameron Copeland and Michael Gavan were selected following strong performances for NSW in the 2012 NSW v QLD Interstate Match in October.
Physiotherapy student Celia Sullohern will make her debut for Australia in Open competition, when she competes at the World Cross Country Championships in Poland this March. She was Australia’s top-placed finisher at the 2011 World Championships, placing 21st in the junior category.
2012 Australian University Games Heptathlon Champion, Sophie Stanwell, has qualified to represent Australia at the 2013 World University Games in Russia in July, while Matt Lynch (400m) and Blake Blackburn (Pistol Shooting) are also hoping to qualify to wear the Green & Gold for Australian Universities this year.
The University of Newcastle wishes all our outstanding athletes the best of luck for the Games! If you are an athlete and want to know more about competing at University level, check out www.unisport.com.au/nusport.
