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From alumni starting game-changing businesses, to students (literally) kicking goals in sport, to research breakthroughs, there’s always something happening at Bond. See what Bondies have been up to and explore latest news from campus, the community and beyond.  

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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.

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Architecture 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.

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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.

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Belcher 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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Sporting news

Premier women keep unbeaten streak alive

Weekend wrap: Our women's Premier Rugby side flew the flag on a tough Rd 3 trip to Crosby Park.

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Bull Sharks on the hunt at Australian Championships

Students Fergus McLachlan and Flynn Southam headline recording breaking relay team as Bond swimmers make a flying start at nationals.

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Bull Sharks hope to make splash in super Saturday showdown

Match preview: The Andy Lovell era at Bond AFL club starts this weekend at The Canal.

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100 reasons to celebrate getting benched

Madison Bland and Wyatt Bacon are now part of the furniture on the eve of their 100th appearance for Bond.

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