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Bond a study of success at Olympics
Bond University’s Tokyo 2020 Olympics campaign has finished with two gold and two bronze medals. Bond’s eight athletes competed in 12 events spanning pool, track, footy fields and sea.
Read more about Bond a study of success at OlympicsArchitecture students' grand designs claim top prize
A partnership between Bond University and community developer and home builder Sekisui House Australia has helped two budding architects win $1000 each after taking top spot in an urban design project competition.
Read more about Architecture students' grand designs claim top prizeVan 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.
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Water polo makes a splash with new philosophy
Oliver Dickson jumped in the deep end after graduating with a Bachelor of Sport Management from Bond University in 2022.
Read more about Water polo makes a splash with new philosophyWilks and Karpani swap Bond blue for green and gold
Bull Sharks Melanie Wilks and Eva Karpani have been selected for the 2023 Wallaroo Test Squad.
Read more about Wilks and Karpani swap Bond blue for green and goldStudents to make a racquet at UniSport Nationals
Bond athletes will kick off the 2023 UniSport Nationals in their own backyard next week.
Read more about Students to make a racquet at UniSport NationalsLightning strike
The Bull Sharks take their incredible game global with a victory over Loughborough University.
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