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23 July 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics start this week! Meet the Deakin students representing Australia

We can’t wait to see several Deakin elite-athlete students step up to represent Australia in the 2024 Olympic Games (26 July–11 August) and Paralympic Games (28 August–8 September) in Paris this year, beginning with the Olympic opening ceremony later this week.

Here are your fellow students and alumni who will be taking part in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Abbey CaldwellAbbey Caldwell – Athletics

A current Bachelor of Health Sciences student at Deakin, Abbey will be competing in the Women’s 800m event. Learn more about Abbey

Aislin JonesAislin Jones – Shooting

Bachelor of Commerce student Aislin will compete in the Women’s Skeet event in Paris, her second Olympics. Learn more about Aislin

Alex Viney – Para-rowing

Alex is currently studying a Master of Business (Sport Management) and will compete in the PR3 Mixed Cox Four event in Paris. Learn more about Alex

Blake EdwardsBlake Edwards – Water Polo

Past student Blake holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin and will be competing in the Men’s Water Polo event. Learn more about Blake

Brooke Buschkuehl (nee Stratton)Brooke Buschkuehl (nee Stratton) – Athletics

Alum Brooke, who completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin, will compete in the Women’s Long Jump event in Paris. Learn more about Brooke

Emily WhiteheadEmily Whitehead – Gymnastics

Currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Emily will compete in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics event. Learn more about Emily

Finn LuuFinn Luu – Table Tennis

Finn, a current Bachelor of Health Sciences student, will be representing Australia in both singles and doubles Table Tennis events. Learn more about Finn

Jean MitchellJean Mitchell – Rowing

Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) student Jean will be competing in the Women’s Four Rowing event. Learn more about Jean

Kate McDonaldKate McDonald – Gymnastics

A Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management & Sustainability) student, Kate will compete in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Learn more about Kate

Lauretta HansonLauretta Hanson – Cycling

Alum Lauretta, who completed a Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) at Deakin, will compete in the Cycling Road event. Learn more about Lauretta

Liam TwomeyLiam Twomey – Para-triathlon

Currently studying a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Liam will be competing in the Triathlon (PTS4) event. Learn more about Liam

Lucy StephanLucy Stephan – Rowing

Former student Lucy, who holds a Bachelor of Arts from Deakin, will compete in the Women’s Rowing Eight event. Learn more about Lucy

Marena WhittleMarena Whittle – 3X3 Basketball

Currently a Juris Doctor student, Marena will be playing in the Women’s Basketball 3X3 event in Paris. Learn more about Marena

Nathan PellissierNathan Pellissier – Para-table Tennis

Nathan is currently studying a Master of Professional Accounting and Finance, and will be competing in the Men’s Singles MS8 and MT9-10 events. Learn more about Nathan

Paige BarrPaige Barr – Rowing

Paige, who is currently studying Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin, will be competing in the Women’s Four Rowing event. Learn more about Paige

Rebecca AllenRebecca Allen – Basketball

Alum Rebecca, who completed a Masters in Marketing at Deakin, will play in the Women’s Basketball event in Paris. Learn more about Rebecca

 Rhydian CowleyRhydian Cowley – Athletics

Past student Rhydian holds a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce from Deakin, and will compete in the Men’s Athletics 20km Race Walk. Learn more about Rhydian

Find out more about each athlete and their event schedules on the Deakin website.

You can also submit your fan messages to any Australian athlete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games via the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) TeamAUS form

Banner photo: Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images. Article photographs by Getty Images or supplied.



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