Last summer we were all glued to our screens as we watch team GB compete at Japan 2020 in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

We watched our past and present students with admiration and congratulate them all for their performances in what was, a Games like no other. 

A podium finish

Current Sport and Exercise Science student, Fiona Crackles, was part of Team GB’s women’s hockey squad who clinched the Olympic bronze medal following their victory over India.

Fiona, who only joined the Team GB squad in January, has worked tirelessly to juggle her academic and sporting commitments, and is our first ever current student to win an Olympic medal while still undertaking her degree.

Paralympics

Alumna Gemma Collis McCann joined the Team GB Fencing team, her third Paralympic Games after being involved in the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games.

Gemma started her fencing journey while studying here and took part in both the épée and sabre events.