7 Highlights
Elena Galiabovitch (front right) was selected as a flagbearer for the Olympic Games opening ceremony
Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games 24 athletes connected to the University competed in Tokyo, bringing home a total of 10 medals across the Olympics and Paralympics. Highlights included gold medals for two University athletes in Women’s Rowing, and an inspirational gold medal to draw the curtain on Dylan Alcott’s Paralympic career. Gold Medals Jessica Morrison
Lucy Stephan
Dylan Alcott
Master of Business Administration alum Rowing - Women’s Four
Boat Club Member Rowing - Women’s Four
Bachelor of Commerce alum Wheelchair Tennis Men’s Quad Singles
Dylan Alcott on the way to winning gold in Men's Wheelchair Tennis
Lucy Stephan (left) and Jessica Morrison (second from right) celebrating after winning gold in the Women’s Four
Jessica in the three seat and Lucy in the bow seat won gold in the Rowing Women’s Four, leading from start to finish in the final to narrowly defeat the Netherlands by 0.34 seconds. The crew went into the final as the hot favourite and didn’t disappoint as they held on for gold. The gold medals are the first Olympic medals for both athletes.
Commerce alum Dylan Alcott once again delivered a remarkable Paralympic performance, earning both of Australia’s medals in Wheelchair Tennis. Alcott was a clear favourite, entering the Games with only one hard-surface loss in the past two years, competing in both the Quad Singles and Quad Doubles events. The top ranked player did not disappoint, beating out rival Sam Schroder in an electrifying singles showdown to mark the end of his Olympic career. Alcott also claimed a silver medal in the Men’s Wheelchair Tennis Quad Doubles.
