Griffith students take Matildas to Rio 2016

Tameka Butt is one of three Griffith students who will compete with the Matildas at the Rio Olympics.
Corporate
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Three Griffith students are on the road to Rio 2016 after the Westfield Matildas football team qualified for the world sporting event, ending a 12-year Olympic drought. Tameka Butt (Masters of Business/Masters of Marketing), Elise Kellond-Knight (Masters of Pharmacy) and Matilda’s co-captain Clare Polkinghorne (Masters of Criminology and Criminal Justice) were part of the team […]

Sevens structure required for Rio afterglow

White, blacka and grey rugby ball with rugby sevens written on it
Department of Tourism, Sport and Hotel Management
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The 2013 Gold Coast Rugby Sevens this weekend brings a heady mix of colour, flair, skill and excitement to the city. It also brings with it a timely reminder that there is work to be done if Australia is to take full advantage from the sport’s debut at the 2016 Olympic Games. “It is crucial […]