Olympic and Paralympic Games

Everything you need to know about the University of Melbourne at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

Find out information about our Olympians and Paralympians

Medal Tally

Olympic Moments

The University has a long and proud history of representation at the Olympic and Paralympic Games dating back to 1948.

So far, 245 student-athletes, alumni, and club members have been part of Australian contingents, 16 of whom have won the ultimate prize, an Olympic or Paralympic gold medal. This list is headlined by Australian sporting legends Cathy Freeman and Dylan Alcott.

The University of Melbourne's all-time medal tally sits at 20 Olympic gold medals, 13 silver and 9 bronze.

Meet our 2024 Olympians and Paralympians

Get to know the University of Melbourne athletes heading to Paris 2024, including 5 student-athletes, 13 alumni, and 7 club members coming from 6 faculties and 2 sporting clubs

Student-athletes
Alum
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Club members

Results

Saturday 27 July



TimeAthleteEvent/Result
19:00Sam Williamson
Men's 100m Breaststroke, 8th in Heats, Did not progress
20:00

Amanda Bateman


Women's Double Sculls, 2nd in Heat, Progress to Semi
20:30Elena Galiabovitch
Women's 10m Air Pistol, 37th in Qualification, Did not progress
20:50Ria Thompson
Women's Quadruple Sculls, 5th in Heat, Proceed to Repechage
22:30

Grace Brown

Women's Individual Time Trial, GOLD medal

Sunday 28 July
TimeAthleteEvent
17:30Georgia-Rose BrownWomen's Qualification

18:30

Jessica MorrisonWomen's Pair, 1st in Heat, Progress to Semi

19:00

Simon Keenan

Men's Pair, 4th in Heat, Proceed to Repechage
20:30

Jean Mitchell

Women's Four, 4th in Heat, Proceed to Repechage

Monday 29 July
TimeAthleteEvent
18:20

Simon Keenan

Rowing - Men's Pair, 4th in Repechage, Did not progress

19:30Ria ThompsonRowing - Women's Quadruple Sculls, 3rd in Repechage, Progress to B Final
19:40

Ben Canham

Rowing - Men's Eight, 2nd in Heat, Progress to Repechage

20:00

Hayley Verbunt

Rowing - Women's Eight, 2nd in Heat, Progress to Repechage

20:00

Lucy Stephan

Rowing - Women's Eight, 2nd in Heat, Progress to Repechage
20:00Sarah Hawe
Rowing - Women's Eight, 2nd in Heat, Progress to Repechage
Tuesday 30 July
TimeAthleteEvent
17:00Thomas HodgesBeach Volleyball - Preliminary Round Pool C, lost to Poland
18:50Amanda BatemanRowing - Women's Double Sculls (SF), finished 4th, progress to Finals B
19:30Jean Mitchell
Rowing - Women's Four (Repechage), finished 5th, did not progress
Wednesday 31 July


TimeAthleteEvent
18:54Jessica MorrisonRowing - Women's Pair (Semifinal), finished 2nd, progress to Finals A
Thursday 1 August
TimeAthleteEvent
15:30Kyle SwanAthletics - Men's 20km Race Walk, 35th place
17:20Jemima Montag
Athletics - Women's 20km Race Walk, BRONZE medal
17:20
Rebecca Henderson
Athletics - Women's 20km Race Walk, 31st place
18:10
Hayley Verbunt
Rowing - Women's Eight (Repechage), 3rd, progess to Finals A
18:10
Lucy Stephan
Rowing - Women's Eight (Repechage), 3rd, progess to Finals A
18:10
Sarah Hawe
Rowing - Women's Eight (Repechage), 3rd, progess to Finals A
18:20
Ben Canham
Rowing - Men's Eight (Repechage), 4th, progess to Finals A
19:18
Amanda Bateman
Rowing - Women's Double Sculls (Final), 1st in Finals B
19:50
Jean Mitchell
Rowing - Women's Four (Final), 3rd in Finals B
Friday 2 August
TimeAthleteEvent
17:00Elena GaliabovitchShooting - Women's 25m Pistol (Qualification), 35th, did not progress
19:42Jessica MorrisonRowing - Women's Pair (Final), BRONZE medal
Saturday 3 August
TimeAthlete
18:50Hayley Verbunt
Rowing - Women's Eight (Final), 4th
18:50
Lucy Stephan
Rowing - Women's Eight (Final), 4th
18:50
Sarah Hawe
Rowing - Women's Eight (Final), 4th
19:10
Ben Canham
Rowing - Men's Eight (Final), 6th
19:10
Catriona Bisset
Athletics - Women's 800m (Repechage), 3rd, did not progress
Sunday, 4 August
TimeAthleteEvent
7:00Thomas HodgesBeach Volleyball - Lucky Loser vs USA, did not progress to QFs
22:00Ruby Roseman-GannonCycling Road - Women's Road Race, 39th
22:00Grace BrownCycling Road - Women's Road Race, 23rd
Monday, 5 August
TimeAthleteEvent
18:00Campbell HarrisonSport Climbing - Boulder and Lead Semifinal Boulder, 19th, Did not progress
Tuesday, 6 August
TimeAthleteEvent
3:30Putu Anastasia KusmawanArtistic Swimming - Team Technical Routine, 10th
3:04Ben BuckinghamAthletics - Men's 3000m Steeplechase - Round 1, 10th
Wednesday, 7 August
TimeAthleteEvent
3:30Putu Anastasia KusmawanArtistic Swimming - Team Free Routine, 9th
18:05Joel BadenAthletics - Men's High Jump - Qualification, 14th, did not progress
15:30Jemima MontagAthletics - Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed, BRONZE MEDAL
15:30Rebecca HendersonAthletics - Marathon Race Walk Relay Mixed, 22nd
18:00Campbell HarrisonSport Climbing - Boulder and Lead Semifinal Lead, 19th
Thursday, 8 August
TimeAthleteEvent
3:30Putu Anastasia KusmawanArtistic Swimming - Team Acrobatic Routine, 9th

Get involved

You don't have be an Olympian to get into the Paris fever. Find out how you can get involved in all the Olympic action with our list of events below


26 Jul - 9 Aug: Olympic Live Site

We're taking over the Student Precinct! Live screenings, games, activities, giveways - you name it. Find out more here


3 Aug: Boat Club Olympic Party

Cheer on MUBC's Olympic representatives in the Olympic Rowing Finals at the Boathouse! Food and drinks will be provided on the day.