Following a silver medal performance and two remarkable Olympic debuts, Griffith University is proud to celebrate the exceptional efforts of three elite athletes who represented both Australia and the University at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games.
Four-time Olympian and Bachelor of Communications alumnus Danielle Scott brought home her first Olympic silver medal, scoring 102.17 for an outstanding performance in the Women’s Aerials.
Ms Scott also competed in the Mixed Aerial Ski Team event where Australia just missed out on a medal, finishing in 4th place.
Celebrating her tremendous contribution, Ms Scott was chosen to carry the Australian flag at the spectacular closing ceremony.
Griffith was also represented by Environmental Science and Business student Jackson Harvey, who made his Olympic debut with Australia’s freestyle mogul ski team.
He also reached the final in his freestyle mogul event, a massive achievement for a first-time Olympian.
Mr Harvey was recently awarded Griffith’s 2025 Academic Athlete of the Year in recognition of his ability to maintain a high GPA while balancing the demands of elite sport.
Bachelor of Psychological Science student Sidney Stephens received a late call to join the Australian Aerials team just days before competition.
As an AIS-Griffith University Sport Scholarship recipient, her dedication and determination enabled her to make her Olympic debut with an impressive performance, finishing 15th in her event.
Griffith Sports College Director Naomi McCarthy OAM OLY travelled to Italy to support Griffith students, and said it was an experience she would never forget.
“It was a privilege to support Griffith students Jackson Harvey and Sid Stephens in moguls and watch our alumnus Danielle Scott win her first Olympic medal in aerial skiing,” Ms McCarthy said.
“As the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University, and official partner of the 2026 Australian Olympic team, it was wonderful to be supported by the Australian Olympic Committee.”
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