Dual gold medallist Lakeisha Patterson. Photo courtesy of Delly Carr - Swimming Australia
University of Queensland students and alumni have combined to win 12 medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games (4-15 April). UQ Sporting Scholarship recipients Lakeisha Patterson and Dane Bird-Smith won three gold medals between them, with alumni Brenden Hall also claiming a gold. A total of nine UQ-affiliated athletes clinched medals, which included five silver and three bronze. UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Joanne Wright said the University was very proud of those who competed at the Commonwealth Games. "It's an extraordinary achievement to be selected to represent Australia on the world stage," Professor Wright said. "Regardless if they won a medal or set a personal best time, their dedication to training and hard work to achieve their dream of competing for Australia is an inspiration to us all." Australia finished top of the medal tally with 198 medals, including 80 gold, 59 silver and 59 bronze. Commonwealth Games results: Lakeisha Patterson: The Bachelor of Architectural Design student won two gold medals, adding to the bronze (Women's S8 100m Freestyle) she won at Glasgow 2014.
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