University of Bath aces help GB serve up historic title triumph at world’s biggest student team tennis tournament

University of Bath students Emma Hurst and Pippa Horn helped Great Britain win a historic gold medal during a memorable weekend at the prestigious Master’U BNP Paribas tournament in France. Already guaranteed their best-ever finish at the world’s biggest annual student tennis team event following an emphatic 7-0 semi-final win over China, Britain produced a stunning performance to beat the United States – winners of the trophy for the previous six years – 4-2 in...

04 December 2017

Hot-shot scholar Emma Stacey wins women’s title at BUCS Clay Pigeon Shooting Champs

University of Bath sporting scholar Emma Stacey hit her target of gold when she competed in the BUCS Clay Pigeon Shooting Championships over the weekend. Her terrific total score of 87 out of a possible 100 after 12 rounds put the Politics & International Relations student, who is supported by a Santander Scholarship, ten points clear of her nearest challenger in the women’s singles competition. Former Bath student Ben Sutton also won the men’s alumni...

03 December 2017

Johnny Davis named as Event Director for 2019 Modern Pentathlon European Championships at STV

Two-time Olympic fencer Johnny Davis has been appointed as Event Director for the 2019 Modern Pentathlon European Championships, which are being staged at the University of Bath Sports Training Village. Davis, who often trained with pentathletes during his sporting career, was selected for the role following an extensive recruitment process by Pentathlon GB. The European Championships, taking place in August 2019, will be a qualifying event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. “I feel extremely...

02 December 2017

VIDEO: Paralympic champ Paul Blake reflects on his induction into Hall of Fame for Sport

After his recent induction into the University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport, Team Bath TV caught up with Paralympic athletics champion Paul Blake to discuss the ceremony and reflect on his stellar career so far. Blake, who has also won three World Championships titles since joining Rob Ellchuk's successful training group at the Sports Training Village in 2009, was quick to thank his coach, parents and University staff for their support. Watch our...

01 December 2017

Rousing comeback earns Team Bath a deserved draw at Leeds Beckett in BUCS Super Rugby

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV produced another tremendous show of character as they rallied from 22-5 down to earn a deserved draw at high-flying Leeds Beckett University in Wednesday’s BUCS Super Rugby contest. In a match played in bitterly cold conditions at West Park RFC, there was little to choose between the teams during a tight first half with the only points coming from a Zach Scott-Gray try for the hosts. Leeds flew...

30 November 2017

Plenty of promise as young Team Bath synchronised swimmers impress at Swim England National Champs

Promising Team Bath Synchro Club youngsters Megan Pyke and Sophie Sandberg both impressed when they made their first appearances at the annual Swim England Synchronised Swimming National Age Group Championships in Gloucester. Competing in the 12-and-under category, they had to perform four technical figures in front of different judging panels – ballet leg single, barracuda, oceanita and surface prawn. Megan placed 65th overall with a combined score of 50.0001, putting her 18th in the country...

30 November 2017

Triathlon multi-medallist Vicky Holland selected for second Commonwealth Games with Team England

Olympic triathlon medallist Vicky Holland has become the latest University of Bath-based athlete to be selected for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games. It will be a second Commonwealth Games for Holland, who moved her training base to the Sports Training Village after winning bronze at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She won the first major individual medal of her career at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, a bronze in the women’s race, and followed...

29 November 2017

Trip to high-flying Leeds Beckett is next up for Team Bath in BUCS Super Rugby

The University of Bath men’s 1st XV will be looking to build on last week’s welcome win over Hartpury College when they travel to high-flying Leeds Beckett for tonight’s BUCS Super Rugby game (7pm). Charlie Dunbar returns at centre for Bath, who were edged out 27-26 by a last-gasp try when they faced Leeds Beckett at the Sports Training Village on the opening day of the season. Will Hughes moves to full-back and captain Will...

29 November 2017

Emma Hurst and Pippa Horn get GB call for prestigious Master’U BNP Paribas tennis tournament

University of Bath students Emma Hurst and Pippa Horn will represent Great Britain this weekend in the world’s biggest student tennis team competition, the Master’U BNP Paribas tournament in France. It will be a third successive appearance at the tournament for Sport & Exercise Science student Hurst, supported by a Trendell Sports Scholarship, who helped Britain match their best-ever result with bronze in last year’s edition. She went on to represent her country at this...

28 November 2017

City of Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club’s Welsh wonders win gold and silver at Cardiff competition

City of Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club came away from this weekend's Welsh Group Invitational competition in Cardiff with gold and silver medals after impressive displays against six other leading national clubs. The Junior group of Amelia, Evie, Jasmine, Molly, Vanessa, and Kristina produced a fantastic performance to win the overall title in their competition. City of Bath's Espoir group - consisting of Elena, Elisabeth, Elle, Kashvi, Pelagia and Rosie - competed in the free routine...

27 November 2017