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Monash excels at Australian University Games

12 October 2005

Monash achieved sixth place in the recent Australian University Games, taking out gold in taekwondo and women's tennis.

Monash student Ms Emma Knight won a gold medal in the long-jump at the recent Australian University Games.

Students from all Monash campuses were represented in the 350-strong team, which competed in 24 sports.

Monash also won bronze in men's and women's badminton and came fourth in athletics.

The athletics team achieved some excellent individual results with Ms Emma Knight winning gold in the long-jump, Mr Marty Duriska winning silver in the discus throw and Mr James Filshie winning gold in the pole vault.

Mr David Nankervis from Monash Sport said it had been a great effort by all of the students, in hot and humid conditions.

"The taekwondo team did extremely well, with all Monash students managing to secure a medal," Mr Nankervis said.

"The men's Australian Rules football team came close -- they played hard but just missed out on a place in the finals.

Monash student Ms Sarah Mason helped the women’s beach volleyball team achieve seventh place.

"The women's softball team also deserves a special mention. They didn't win any games, but everyone agreed the girls had a great attitude and really enjoyed themselves.

"They were singing and chanting and really bonding as a team -- it was fantastic to watch."

About 6000 competitors from 42 Australian universities competed in the games, which are held each year around the second semester break.

Twenty Monash students were selected for honorary 'green and gold' teams -- which were announced at the end of the games and comprised the best athletes from all universities.