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Jake’s journey to the World Uni Games
student Jake Doran has been selected for the “UniRoos” - Australia’s team competing in the 2019 Summer Universiade, often called the World Uni Games.
Jake will represent Australia in Athletics, in the 100m and 200m events.
On behalf of the community, Provost Professor Chris Cocklin wishes Jake “good luck” as he competes in the Universiade.
“We’re proud to see Jake represent Australia at the 2019 Summer Universiade,” he said.
“We’re glad can help Jake balance his sporting and academic endeavours. We wish him, and the rest of the Australian team, all the best at the Summer Universiade.”
Jake is studying a Bachelor of Business and was the first student to receive a Elite Athlete Scholarship.
He joins previous UniRoos representatives including Darcee Garbin (Women’s Basketball, 2017), Mitch Norton (Men’s Basketball, 2013), Rachael Flanagan/McCully (Women’s Basketball, 2007), and Lauren King (Women’s Basketball, 2005 & 2007).
The 2019 Summer Universiade will be held in Naples, Italy from 3 – 14 July.