London 2012 Medallists -- made in Nottingham

Graduates from The University of Nottingham have showcased their sporting talent and continued their alma mater's Olympic success after securing five medals at London 2012. With two gold, two silver and one bronze, the University was the UKs second most successful higher education provider at the Games, according to Podium's medal table. The success continues a strong Olympic tradition which saw Nottingham pick up six medals between 1992 and 2008. Success on the water Once again it was on the water that Nottingham excelled in London, with four medals following the three that the University won in Beijing. Biology graduate Chris Bartley began the medals haul with silver in the Men's Lightweight Four Rowing event at Eton Dorney. Just hours later, more success followed as mechanical engineering graduates Tim Baillie and Etienne Stott took gold in the C2 Canoe Slalom, while — in the same event — David Florence (Mathematical Physics) took silver for the second successive Games. After the Games, two-time Olympic silver medallist David Florence said: "It's been amazing to have been a part of London 2012 and to have won a second Olympic medal is incredible.