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Records, medals and titles: A year of sporting success at the University of Stirling
It has been another year of phenomenal success for athletes at Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, with hauls of medals on the world stage, record-breaking runs in national cup tournaments and an impressive overall ranking in UK student sport competitions.
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Student footballers draw Airdrie in SPFL Trust Trophy
University of Stirling footballers have drawn Championship side Airdrieonians in the third round of the SPFL Trust Trophy after securing a convincing win over Clyde earlier this week.
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Six medals for University of Stirling swimmers at U23 Euros
University of Stirling swimmers have returned from the inaugural Under-23 European Championships with two gold and four silver medals for Great Britain.
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Four University of Stirling swimmers selected for Euro U23s
Four swimmers from the University of Stirling have been selected to compete in this weekend’s inaugural LEN European Under-23 Championships in Ireland.
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University of Stirling swimmers return from Worlds with four medals
University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Lucy Hope have returned from the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with four medals between them.
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Stirling swimmers jet off to Japan ahead of World Championships
Eight swimmers from the University of Stirling – representing four countries – are jetting off to Japan in the coming days ahead of the World Aquatics Championships.
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Former Stirling scholar to play Wimbledon quarter finals
Former University of Stirling tennis scholar Maia Lumsden and partner Naiktha Bains have made the quarter finals at Wimbledon with a third successive win in the Ladies' Doubles.
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University of Stirling graduate wins second round match at Wimbledon
Former University of Stirling tennis scholar Maia Lumsden continues to make excellent progress at this year's Wimbledon - winning her second round match in the Ladies' Doubles.
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Stirling golf scholar qualifies for The Open
Former University of Stirling golf scholar Graeme Robertson will compete in The Open Championship later this month after securing his spot in Final Qualifying.
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Stirling sports scholar McMullen’s heroics for Scotland ahead of graduation
An outstanding performance from University of Stirling sports scholar and soon-to-be graduate Brandon McMullen has led Scotland to the latter stages of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
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Stirling nets hat-trick at the Scottish Student Sport Awards
The University of Stirling’s reputation for sporting excellence and promoting wellbeing was underlined this week – winning in three categories at the Scottish Student Sport Awards.
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Student volunteers set for summer of sport development in Zambia
The University of Stirling is sending a group of student and staff volunteers to Zambia to help develop opportunities in sport for young people, as part of the Volunteer Zambia sport programme.
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Golfer Lorna McClymont wins Women’s Irish Open title
University of Stirling Golfer Lorna McClymont has won the Women’s Irish Open title
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University of Stirling footballers win third title of the season
The University of Stirling’s men’s football team have capped an incredible season by winning their third title of an outstanding eight-competition campaign in dramatic fashion.
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University of Stirling student golfers are the best in the UK
The University of Stirling’s Lorna McClymont and George Cannon have been crowned the best student golfers in the UK after finishing the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Tour in top spot.
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Stirling sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration
Sports heritage experts at the University of Stirling have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.
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University of Stirling top five in the world for sports facilities and campus environment
The University of Stirling has ranked top five in the world and first in the UK for its sports facilities and its campus environment in a sector-leading survey tracking the international student experience.
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University of Stirling footballers win Scottish universities cup
The University of Stirling’s student footballers have been crowned the best in Scotland after snatching an injury time winner in the final of the prestigious Queen’s Park Shield.
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Stirling swimmers to represent UK in World Championships in Japan
Five University of Stirling swimmers have been chosen to represent the UK in one of the most prestigious events on the world sports calendar – the 2023 FINA World Swimming Championships in Japan.
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Funding Boost for Campus Tennis Programme
The University of Stirling tennis development programme has been expanded after securing vital funding from The Stirling Fund.
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Stirling golfers enjoy Yale success in transatlantic match
University of Stirling golfers enjoyed a match to remember this past week as they hosted Yale University in an exhibition match at the King’s Course, Gleneagles.
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Stirling tennis stars crowned best in UK after blistering university final
It was a day of passion, unwavering team spirit and hard-fought competition for Stirling’s tennis and football athletes as they vied for top titles in UK university sport.
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New National Triathlon Centre launches at University of Stirling
A new performance triathlon centre designed to develop the next generation of world-class Scottish and British athletes, has launched at the University of Stirling.
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Excitement builds as University of Stirling football and tennis teams bid to be crowned best in the UK
The University of Stirling’s sporting prowess will be in focus next week when its student footballers and tennis stars bid to win the top UK university titles in their respective sports.
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Student Curler Leads GB Team to Gold at World University Games
Stirling student James Craik has led his fellow Team GB curlers to gold medals at the FISU Winter World University Games in Lake Placid, with a decisive 5-1 win over Team USA in the final.
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Sir Alex Ferguson and Lilian Thuram send good luck messages to Stirling students ahead of Scottish Cup tie
Sir Alex Ferguson and World Cup winner Lilian Thuram are among a host of stars who have sent well wishes to the University of Stirling football team ahead of their historic match this weekend.
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Staff and students wish football team well for historic game
Staff and students across campus have voiced their support for the University of Stirling’s student footballers ahead of their encounter with Dundee United in the Scottish Cup.
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1,000-strong support to back student footballers in historic Scottish Cup clash
University of Stirling student footballers will have the backing of an enormous away support when they take on Dundee United in their historic Scottish Cup encounter this weekend.
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Christmas comes early for Stirling swimmers at Scottish Short Course Championships
University of Stirling swimmers were crowned top club at the Scottish Short Course Championships in Edinburgh, with several squad members breaking Scottish records in the process.
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Stirling students draw Dundee United in Scottish Cup
University of Stirling student footballers have drawn Premiership side Dundee United in the Scottish Cup Fourth Round.
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Stirling students make history as they reach the Fourth Round of Scottish Cup
University of Stirling Men’s First Football Team made history on Saturday [November 26] – becoming the first university side to reach the last 32 of the Scottish Cup in more than 50 years.
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Fourth consecutive British DrySlope Championship for Stirling student
University of Stirling sport scholar, Nicole Ritchie, continued her unbeaten streak in BUCS skiing competition as she won the BUCS Dryslope Championships for the fourth year in a row.
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Stirling Golfers Scoop Silverware at Montrose
Stirling sport scholars Lorna McClymont and George Cannon have won the first round of the R&A Student Tour Series – the Stirling International – at Montrose Golf Links.
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Success for Stirling Swimmer at Euro Champs
University of Stirling sport scholar Lucy Hope has enjoyed a great run of form at this year’s European Aquatic Championships in Rome.
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Record medal haul for Stirling athletes at Commonwealth Games
University of Stirling swimmers have returned from the 2022 Commonwealth Games with a record 16 medals.
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Record number of University of Stirling athletes set for Commonwealth Games
A record number of athletes from the University of Stirling will compete in this summer’s Commonwealth Games – with 20 set to travel to Birmingham in the coming days.
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Top award for University of Stirling football coach
The head coach of the University of Stirling’s men’s football team – which competes across eight competitions – has been recognised with a prestigious award.
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Catriona Matthew inducted into BUCS Hall of fame
Professional golfer Catriona Matthew OBE – the first female sports scholar at the University of Stirling – has been inducted into the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Hall of Fame.
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McClymont represents Team International at the 2022 Arnold Palmer Cup
University of Stirling golf scholar Lorna McClymont has helped her team to win the 2022 Arnold Palmer Cup in Geneva, Switzerland.
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Team Scotland cyclist graduates ahead of Commonwealth Games bow
Commonwealth Games-bound cyclist, Finn Crockett, took some time out the saddle this week – swapping Lycra for academic robes – as he graduated from the University of Stirling.
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Stirling golfer wins R&A Student Order of Merit
University of Stirling golf scholar, Lorna McClymont, ended her student golf season in style this past week after finishing top of the R&A Student Tour Series Order of Merit.
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Student golfer set for Augusta challenge
University of Stirling golfer, Louise Duncan, is taking on a unique challenge this week as she competes in the prestigious Augusta National Women’s Amateur in Georgia, US.
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Swimmers selected for Para World Champs
University of Stirling students, Toni Shaw and Ollie Carter, will be Stirling’s latest athletes to compete on the world stage after being selected to represent Britain at the Para Swimming World Championships in Madeira this summer.
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McClymont seals R&A hat-trick
University of Stirling golfer, Lorna McClymont, held off some of Europe's best university golfers this past week to win her third straight R&A Student Tour Series event at Infinitum Golf in Tarragona, Spain.
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Students prepared for Paralympic challenge
University of Stirling students, Scott Meenagh and Hugh Nibloe, are set to test themselves against the world’s best para-athletes this month as they represent ParalympicsGB at the Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games.
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Stirling graduates win gold at Winter Olympics
University of Stirling graduates Hailey Duff and Mili Smith, and honorary graduate Eve Muirhead, have won gold in curling at the Winter Olympics.
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University of Stirling sports scholars heading to the Winter Olympics
A University of Stirling student and two recent graduates of the sports scholarship programme will leave for Beijing in the coming days after being selected to represent Team GB in curling at the Winter Olympics.
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University of Stirling Olympic medallists’ royal honour
University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Kathleen Dawson – who both won gold at the 2020 Olympic Games – have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
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Footballers crowned BUCS Premier North Champions
University of Stirling footballers have sealed back-to-back British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Premier North titles with a 3-0 win over Durham University.
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Shaw and Carter lead the way for Stirling at BUCS swimming champs
Toni Shaw and Ollie Carter were the University of Stirling’s top performers at the BUCS Short Course Swimming Championships this past weekend as the team won 24 medals in Sheffield.
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