29 October 2012 |

SWANSEA University students compete at the very highest level – many have gone on to play professional sport, or represent their country in the Olympics or Paralympics.

Each year the university offers scholarships for outstanding students in their sporting activity. This year’s winners include Dave Smith, a Paralympic medallist in Boccia).

The others are Adam Mallett (Swimming), Amie Richards (Hockey), Hannah McCarthy (Swimming), Alys Thomas (Swimming), Gemma Almond (Paralympian, Swimming), Libby Mitchell (Swimming), Anna McAteer (Shooting), Alice Palmer (Badminton), Reuben Tucker (Rugby), Jamie Kaijaks (Rugby), Philip Nicholl (Karate), Jon Barley (Rugby), Lisa Jones (Judo) and Gwen Spurlock (Surfing),

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