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April was a defining month for many of UNSW’s elite and emerging athletes. From record-breaking performances on the waves and snow to podium finishes on the track, water and field, our community showcased excellence across national championships and international events. With individual triumphs and dominant team efforts, April demonstrated the continued rise of UNSW sport on every stage.

Riding for Maroubra, Ella Howard claimed first place in the U19 surfing event at the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. With a combined score 9.1, delivering a close win by 1.9 points over silver medallist Charlie Burns of Newport. It was a thrilling victory and a major milestone for the young surfer.

Freestyle skier Charlotte Wilson capped off an extraordinary 2024/25 season by being named Snow Australia Junior Athlete of the Year – Mogul Skiing. After four top-10 finishes in her first nine starts, Charlotte stunned the world by winning the Dual Moguls World Cup at the Olympic Test Event in Livigno, defeating the world’s top-ranked skiers—including those ranked first, second, and fourth. She ended her rookie World Cup season ranked 12th overall and became the first Australian to receive the prestigious FIS Rookie of the Year award.

At the 2025 Canoe Slalom National Championships held at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Dominic Curtin struck gold in the men’s canoe event, also securing the coveted Peter Grey Trophy. Meanwhile, Mark Crosbee powered to bronze in the men’s kayak cross. The results cap off a strong domestic season for both young athletes.

The Taido Club competed at the Sakura Matsuri Taikai in Hirosaki, Japan. 13 UNSW students, 1 staff member, and alumni represented us proudly and earned a range of medals, with the club being awarded Best Club in the competition.��

UNSW sent a 23-athlete team to the 2025 UniSport Nationals Athletics Championships on the Gold Coast, finishing 3rd overall - 4th in the women’s standings and equal 3rd in the men’s.

• Tamsin Colley continued her outstanding form, winning five gold medals in para-athletics and setting multiple UniSport records. Earlier in April, she also won two gold and one silver at the Australian Athletics Nationals and set two new world records (T36 800m & 1500m), along with a 400m PB and a season-best 200m.
• James Tirado with a gold medal in the 100m T13 event, crossing the line in 11.62 seconds breaking a UniSport record
• Christopher Geordas delivered another epic finish, taking gold in the men’s 200m.
• Dan Nguyen threw a personal best to secure gold in shot put.

The team brought home a haul of medals and personal bests, capping off one of UNSW’s strongest Nationals showings in recent memory. Full story can be found here.

UNSW Rowing Club (UNSWRC) claimed overall honours at the Rowing NSW Grade Championships in early April, scoring 192 points—33 more than second place. The club took home 25 medals across D, C, and B grade races. At the National Championships in Tasmania, the women's sprint quad claimed silver—marking UNSWRC’s first Nationals medal in recent history. The women’s four finished sixth, and all crews posted season-best times. Club President Charlie Stanwix credits much of this success to the annual Term 1 “Learn to Row” program, which this year welcomed 25 promising new members.

The UNSW Wests Magpies men’s team secured their record-breaking eighth Australian Water Polo League (AWL) title in dramatic fashion. Facing a 6–3 early deficit against the UWA Torpedoes, the Magpies mounted an emphatic comeback to win 23–18, cementing their status as the most successful club in AWL history. Full story can be found here.��

Whether it was gold on the water, history on the snow, or dominance on the track, April confirmed what many already knew—UNSW athletes continue to push boundaries and rewrite records. With winter sports heating up and domestic seasons in full swing, the rest of 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the UNSW sporting community.��