UNSW has a proud history of student-athletes and Alumni being selected to represent Australia in the summer and winter Olympics.
Current students that are selected for the Olympic or Paralympic team will be offered a special “UNSW Olympian Award” by the DVCE to acknowledge their achievements as elite athletes.
The following UNSW students and graduates are on their way to Rio:
Current Students - Ben Lexcen Scholars:
Henry Hutchison - Rugby 7s
Nathan Power - Water Polo
Prue Watt - Swimming (4th Paralympics)
Current Students - Elite Athlete Program Scholars:
Madeline Hills (nee Heiner) - Athletics 5000m
Colin Cheng - Sailing (representing Singapore, 2nd Olympics)
Alumni -Ben Lexcen Scholars:
Lisa Darmanin - Sailing
Selma Kajan - Athletics (800m)
Johnno Cotterill - Water Polo
Alex Lissey (nee Green) - Para Cycling
UNSW Club Members:
Richie Campbell - Water Polo (AUS Captain)
Joel Dennerley - Water Polo
Jarrod Gilchrist - Water Polo
Bronwen Knox - Water Polo (AUS Captain)
Miranda Gambelli - Judo