Our Elite Athletes
Excellence in sport and study
At Griffith University, elite sport and elite study go hand in hand. As Australia’s leading university for athlete support, Griffith is uniquely positioned to help high-performance athletes succeed in training, competition and beyond the finish line.
Below, we showcase some of our most recent elite athlete achievers, students who balance university study with representing Griffith at the highest levels of sport.
Olympic and Paralympic athletes
Professional athletes
Notable alumni
Australian Olympic Pathway University
Griffith University is proud to be the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Together, Griffith and the AOC are working to support Australia’s elite athletes in their pursuit of academic and sporting excellence.
With more than 600 scholarships on offer and a long-standing commitment to inclusive, purpose-driven education, Griffith empowers athletes to build rewarding careers while achieving their sporting goals, supporting them to thrive in competition, in the classroom and in life after sport.
Elite athletes
Abbey Harkin
Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Abby Craswell
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Para-athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Adam Imer
M Musculoskeletal & Sports Physiotherapy
Hockey
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Alyce Wood
Bachelor of Communication and Master of Business Administration
Canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Alyce Wood
Bachelor of Communication and Master of Business Administration
Canoe
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Alyce Wood
Bachelor of Communication and Master of Business Administration
Canoe
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Amani Alobaidli - Representing Bahrain
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Ash Southern
Bachelor of Business
Water Polo
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Ash Southern
Bachelor of Business
Water Polo
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2012
Ashleigh Gentle
B Public Health
Triathlon
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Ashleigh Gentle
B Public Health
Triathlon
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Bernadette Wallace
Bachelor of Design
Canoe- Sprint
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Brandon Wakeling
Bachelor of Business
Weightlifting
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Brendon Smith
Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
2024
Britteny Cox
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Mogul Skiing
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
student
2022
Britteny Cox
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Mogul Skiing
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
student
2018
Britteny Cox
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Mogul Skiing
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
student
2014
Britteny Cox
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Mogul Skiing
2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics
student
2010
Bronwen Knox
B Biomedical Science
Water Polo
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Bronwen Knox
B Biomedical Science
Water Polo
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Bronwen Knox
B Biomedical Science
Water Polo
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2012
Cameron McEvoy
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
alumni
2024
Cameron McEvoy
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2020
Cameron McEvoy
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
2 Bronze
student
2016
Cameron McEvoy
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
Carlee Beattie
Bachelor of Arts
Para-Athletics
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2016
Carlee Beattie
Bachelor of Arts
Para-Athletics
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
alumni
2012
Cassiel Rousseau
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Diving
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Cassiel Rousseau
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Diving
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Charlize Andrews
Bachelor of Nursing
Water Polo
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2024
Chelsea Hodges
Bachelor of Nursing
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2020
Christopher Wright
B Environmental Design
Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Clare Nott (Burzynski)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Wheelchair Basketball
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
alumni
2012
Clare Polkinghorne
Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justics and Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Football
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Clare Polkinghorne
Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justics and Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Football
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Clare Polkinghorne
Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justics and Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Football
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Clare Wheeler
Master of Environment
Football
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Curtis McGrath
Bachelor of Aviation Management
Para-canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2024
Curtis McGrath
Bachelor of Aviation Management
Para-canoe
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
2 Gold
student
2020
Dani Stevens
Master of Secondary Teaching
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Danielle Scott
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Aerial Skiing
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
alumni
2026
Danielle Scott
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Aerial Skiing
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
alumni
2022
Danielle Scott
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Aerial Skiing
2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
student
2018
Danielle Scott
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Aerial Skiing
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
student
2014
David Edwards
Bachelor of Psychology & Master of Social Work
Para- Cycling
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2016
Demi Hayes
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Rugby 7's
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Domonic Bedggood
Bachelor of Commerce
Diving
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Domonic Bedggood
Bachelor of Commerce
Diving
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Elise Kellond-Knight
B Pharmaceutical Science
Football
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Elise Kellond-Knight
B Pharmaceutical Science
Football
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Ella Connolly
Bachelor of Education
Athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Ella Sabljak
Bachelor of Primary Education
Wheelchair Rugby
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2024
Ella Sabljak
Bachelor of Primary Education
Wheelchair Basketball
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Ellie Beer
Bachelor of Sport Development
Athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Ellie Beer
Bachelor of Sport Development
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Emily Gielnik
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Football
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Emily Seebohm
Swim Club Member
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
2020
Emma McKeon
Bachelor of Public Health Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
alumni
2024
Emma McKeon
Bachelor of Public Health Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
4 Gold, 3 Bronze
student
2020
Emma McKeon
Bachelor of Public Health Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
student
2016
Georgia Courage-Gardiner
Bachelor of Education
Artistic Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Georgia-Leigh Vele - representing PNG
Bachelor of Exercise Science
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Grace Brown
Master of Marketing
Cycling
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
alumni
2024
Grace Brown
Master of Marketing
Cycling
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Greta Small
Bachelor of Communication (OUA)
Alpine Skiing
2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
student
2022
Harry Garside
Bachelor of Business
Boxing
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2020
Hayley Raso
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Football
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Hayley Raso
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Football
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Jack Cartwright
Bachelor of Computer Science
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2024
Jack Howell
Bachelor of Education
Para-triathlon
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Jackson Collins
Bachelor of Business
Canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2024
Jackson Harvey
Bachelor of Environmental Science/Bachelor of Business
Mogul Skiing
2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics
student
2026
Jaime Roberts
Graduate Certificate of Finance
Canoe-Sprint
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Jaime Ryan
Master of Environment
Sailing
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Janine Watson
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Education
Para-Taekwondo
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2024
Jaz Hedgeland
Bachelor of Digital Media
Triathlon
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Jeff Horne
B Education
Boxing
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Jenna Forrester
Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Jess Ashwood
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2016
Jess Ashwood
Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Jess Hall
Bachelor of Business
Rowing
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Jessica Fox
Master of Business Administration
Canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
2 Gold
student
2024
Jessica Fox
Master of Business Administration
Canoe
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 1 Bronze
student
2020
Josh Nicholson
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Wheelchair Rugby
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2024
Kai Edwards
Bachelor of Sport Development
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Kai Taylor
Bachelor of Psychological Science/ Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver, 1 Bronze
student
2024
Katie Hayward
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Katie Kelly
Bachelor of Leisure Management
Para-Triathlon
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Katie Kelly
Bachelor of Leisure Management
Para-Triathlon
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2016
Katja Dedekind
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Para-swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Katrin Garfoot
Grad Dip Education - Secondary
Cycling
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Kaylee McKeown
Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
2024
Kelsey Wakefield
B Biomedical Science & Doctor of Medicine
Water Polo
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Kiah Melverton
Bachelor of Exercise Science/ Bachelor of Psychological Science
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Kirsten Kinash
Bachelor of Public Health
Artistic Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Kristina Clonan
Bachelor of Business
Cycling
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Lani Pallister
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2024
Lidiia Iakovleva
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Rhythmic Gymnastics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Lisbeth Trickett
B Business/ B Communication
Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
alumni
2012
Liz Clay
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Liz Clay
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Louise Bawden
B Communication (OUA)
Beach Volleyball
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Louise Bawden
B Communication (OUA)
Beach Volleyball
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Lyndsie Fogarty
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Kayaking
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Madeleine Edmunds
Bachelor of Business
Rowing
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Madi Wilson
Bachelor of Nursing
Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 1 Silver
student
2016
Madison de Rozario
Bachelor of Business
Para-athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze, 1 Silver
alumni
2024
Madison de Rozario
Bachelor of Business
Para-athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
2 Gold, 1 Bronze
alumni
2020
Matt Abood
Bachelor of Business (OUA)
Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2016
Matthew Cameron
Bachelor of Arts
Para-Athletics
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2012
Matthew Cameron
B Business (HTERS)
Athletics
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2012
Matthew Denny
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
alumni
2024
Matthew Denny
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Matthew Denny
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Matthew Hauser
Bachelor of Business
Triathlon
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Matthew Hauser
Bachelor of Business
Triathlon
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Matthew McShane
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Wheelchair Basketball
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Matthew McShane
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Wheelchair Basketball
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Meg Harris
Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2020
Melissa Wu
OUA General program
Diving
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Melissa Wu
OUA General program
Diving
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2012
Melissa-Anne Tanner
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Para-archery
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Michael Anderson
Bachelor of Business
Para-Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Michael Anderson
Bachelor of Business
Para-Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 1 Bronze
alumni
2012
Michael Bohl
Griffith uni Swim Club Coach
Swimming Coach
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
staff
2024
Michael Shelley
Bachelor of Business
Marathon
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Milena Waldman
Bachelor of Paramedicine
Artistic Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Moesha Johnson
Griffith Uni Swim Club Member
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
2024
Molly Goodman
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rowing
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Molly Goodman
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rowing
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Molly Goodman
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rowing
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Monique Murphy
Bachelor of Social Work
Para-Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2016
Naomi Flood
OUA General program
Kayak
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Naomi Flood
OUA General program
Kayak
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2012
Nicole Esdaile
Bachelor of Arts
Goal Ball
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Nicole Esdaile
Bachelor of Arts
Goal Ball
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2012
Nikita Pablo
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Synchronised Swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Nina Brown
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
Artistic Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Paul Adams
Bachelor of Business
Shooting
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Paul Adams
Bachelor of Business
Shooting
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Rachel Presser
Bachelor of Arts
Artistic Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Rayna Buckle
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Artistic Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Riley Day
Bachelor of Business
Athletics
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Rosie Malone
Bachelor of Sport Development
Hockey
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Rowan Crowthers
Bachelor of Business
Para-swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
2 Silver, 1 Bronze
alumni
2024
Rowan Crowthers
Bachelor of Business
Para-swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
2 Gold, 1 Silver
alumni
2020
Rowan Crowthers
Bachelor of Business
Para-swimming
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Sarah Bombell
B Exercise Science & Master of Physiotherapy
Synchronised Swimming
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
student
2012
Shannon Parry
B Education Secondary
Rugby 7s
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Shannon Parry
B Education Secondary
Rugby 7s
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
alumni
2016
Shayna Jack
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2024
Simon Leung
Bachelor of Business
Badminton
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Skye Nicolson
Bachelor of Education
Boxing
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Stephanie Morton
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Para-Cycling
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2012
Stephanie Morton
B Criminology & Criminal Justice (OUA)
Cycling
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
student
2016
Stephanie Morton
B Criminology & Criminal Justice (OUA)
Cycling
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold
student
2012
Susan Seipel
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Para-canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2024
Tameka Yallop
Bachelor of Business Master of Business/ Master of Marketing
Football
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Tameka Yallop
Bachelor of Business Master of Business/ Master of Marketing
Football
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Tameka Yallop
Bachelor of Business Master of Business/ Master of Marketing
Football
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Tamsin Hinchley
B Arts (OUA)
Beach Volleyball
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2012
Teneal Attard
B Exercise Science
Hockey
2012 London Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2012
Tia Hinds
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Rugby 7s
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Tim Howard
Bachelor of Business
Hockey
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver
student
2020
Tom Gallagher
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Para-swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 2 Bronze
student
2024
Tom Gallagher
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Para-swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Bronze
student
2020
Tom O'Neill-Thorne
Bachelor of International Business/ Bachelor of Government and International Relations
Wheelchair Basketball
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2024
Tom O'Neill-Thorne
Bachelor of International Business/ Bachelor of Government and International Relations
Wheelchair Basketball
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2020
Tom O'Neill-Thorne
Bachelor of International Business/ Bachelor of Government and International Relations
Wheelchair Basketball
2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and Paralympics
alumni
2016
Torrie Lewis
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Athletics
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Tristan Hollard
Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
student
2020
Yale Steinepreis
Juris Doctor
Canoe
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
student
2024
Zac Stubblety-Cook
Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics
1 Silver, 1 Bronze
student
2024
Zac Stubblety-Cook
Bachelor of Business
Swimming
2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics
1 Gold, 1 Bronze
student
2020
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Griffith Sports College
As part of the Elite Athlete Friendly University Network, the Sports College integrates sporting and academic aspirations.