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Update on progress of OU students at the Olympics

If you've been watching the Olympics you may have seen some OU students taking part. There have been ups and downs so far. Here is an update on their progress.....

Alex Danson, Team GB hockey

  • Alex Danson, studying for an Open Degree
    Part of Great Britain women's hockey team
    2 matches won so far: 4-0 against Japan and 5-3 against Korea
    Alex is the top goal scorer after scoring 3 goals so far.
    Picked up an ankle injury in the last game but his fit now for the next match: Belgium v Great Britain 7pm, Thursday 2 August
     
  • Katie Dawkins, studying Foundation Degree in sport, health and fitness
    Synchronised swimming
    Starts 3pm Thursday 9 August
     
  • Imogen Bankier, studying BA in Social Sciences with Politics
    Badminton mixed doubles
    Lost first game and now out of the Olympics
     
  • Dani King, studying BA Business Studies
    Sprint team pursuit cycling
    Starts at 4.56pm Friday 3 August
     
  • Naomi Folkard (out of women's game/Olympics)
    Archery
    Produced memorable displays but lost. Now out of the Olympics
     
  • Rosie Morris, studying BA/BSc Open Degree
    Goalie in the women's water polo team
    Lost first game to Russia, they play Australia 7.40pm Wednesday 1 August
     

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OU students in the Olympics

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TweetIf you've been watching the Olympics you may have seen some OU students taking part. There have been ups and downs so far. Here is an update on their progress..... Alex Danson, studying for an Open Degree Part of Great Britain women's hockey team 2 matches won so far: 4-0 against Japan and 5-3 against Korea Alex is the top goal scorer after ...

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