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Van der Westhuyzen basks in golden glow of Tokyo triumph
He moved to Australia to train with his heroes and today Jean van der Westhuyzen became one himself by winning gold in the K2 1,000m kayak. The Bond University Bachelor of Business graduate claimed gold alongside teammate Tom Green in a time of 3:15:28, beating Germany in a thrilling final at the Tokyo Olympics. In doing so the South African born van der Westhuyzen replicated feats of his heroes-cum-training partners; 2008 Beijing gold medallist Ken Wallace and 2012 London gold medallist Murray Stewart.
Read more about Van der Westhuyzen basks in golden glow of Tokyo triumphBelcher sails into Olympic history
Mat Belcher (Class of 2001) has cemented his place as Australia’s greatest Olympic-class helm sailor by claiming gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Belcher, alongside teammate Mat Ryan, was dominant in the 470 class sailing event, wrapping up the gold medal with a race to spare.
Read more about Belcher sails into Olympic historyBond tops Australia for student experience for 16 years in a row
Bond University has continued a remarkable streak in the Good Universities Guide rankings, topping Australia in student experience for a 16th consecutive year.
Read more about Bond tops Australia for student experience for 16 years in a rowOver 18 and considering the AstraZeneca vaccine? This may help you decide
If you are 18 or older, and in an area where there is a COVID-19 outbreak, the best vaccine for you is the one you can get right now. That possibly means you should get the AstraZeneca vaccine, as Pfizer is still in short supply.
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Seven shots at a Bull Sharks world title
Southam hunts more international gold at World Championships in Israel.
Read more about Seven shots at a Bull Sharks world titlePicture Gallery: Back-to-back premierships for our QPR women
Relive all the magic of our QPR Women's premiership victory through the lens of Bond photographer Cavan Flynn.
Read more about Picture Gallery: Back-to-back premierships for our QPR womenMen’s sides secure seats at the big dance
QFA Qualifying Final wrap: The Bull Sharks seniors and reserves men get the chance to match the feats of our QAFLW sides after advancing through to their Grand Finals.
Read more about Men’s sides secure seats at the big danceBull Sharks make history with double premiership
QAFLW Grand Final wrap: "Teams win matches but clubs win premierships" Lovell's nod to the Bull Sharks after clean sweep at Brighton Homes Arena.
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