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Olympics success in the OU community

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Our congratulations go to all those who have studied with The Open University and took part in the London 2012 Olympics.

Medal winners are:

  • Dani King: Gold medal in sprint team pursuit cycling
    Currently studying: Business Studies
     
  • Helen Richardson: Bronze medal in women’s hockey
    Currently studying: Psychology
     
  • Alex Danson: Bronze Medal in women’s hockey
    Currently studying: Open degree
     
  • Etienne Stott: Gold medal in Canoe Slalom
    On a course in 2012
    Previous study: A graduate of University of Nottingham in Mechanical Engineering
     
  • Alan Campbell Bronze medal in rowing (Men’s single sculls)
    Open University Alumnus: Certificate in Business Studies

Great performances also came from: Katie Dawkins (synchronised swimming), Rosie Morris (water polo), Karen Carney (football), Liam Pitchford (table tennis), Imogen Bankier (badminton mixed doubles), Naomi Folkard (archery), Abigail Edmonds (canoe sprint), Rebecca Gallentree (women's 3m springboard, women's synchronised 3m springboard), Sophie Allen (swimming), Rory Warlow (shooting).

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