Winter World University Games Conclude in Torino

As the snow and ice begin to melt away on the Torino slopes, marking the beginning of the end of the European winter, we look back proudly on the athletes who represented Australia at the 32nd Winter World University Games (WWUG).

Our small yet mighty squad of 20 UniRoos, led by Chef de Mission Tameka Collins, competed in six different events across 11 days, participating in no less than 13 gold medal races. Notable results include Lara Walsh (Bachelor of Psychology, Macquarie University) finishing third in the Women’s Snowboard Cross Small Final and seventh overall, with Lucas Wareham (Bachelor of Science, Macquarie University) placing seventh in the 1500m short-track speed skating.

On the ski fields, Adam Barnett (Bachelor of Product Design Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology), Noah Bradford (Bachelor of Commerce/Law, Macquarie University), Fedele de Campo (Bachelor of Science/Economics, Australian National University), and flag bearer Bentley Walker-Broose (Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Canberra) put in a solid team performance to attain an impressive 8th place in the men’s cross-country ski relay.

UNSW Sydney student Emma Bosco (Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering – Honours) had a memorable competition achieving a wonderful 8th place in the Dual Moguls.

Other standout UniRoos’ results included alpine skier Hugh McAdam (Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering/Commerce, The University of Sydney) who finished 9th in the Slalom and 13th in the Giant Slalom in a field featuring over 100 of the world’s best university athletes, a highly commendable and impressive accomplishment.

Max Vardy (Bachelor of Business, Western Sydney University) placed 11th overall in the Men’s Snowboard Cross, an event which also featured positive showings from Leon Davis-Cook (Bachelor of Health and Medical Science – Honours, University of Wollongong) and Oscar Sayers (Bachelor of Arts, The University of Melbourne) who finished 21st and 22nd respectively.

“UniSport Australia would like to recognise and acknowledge all athletes, officials and staff that wore the green and gold during the 2025 Torino Winter World University Games,” Mark Sinderberry, CEO of UniSport Australia said, “the team represented our proud nation, displaying all the values that epitomise sporting success in Australia. Consistent displays of great determination, dedication, passion, sportsmanship, and humility were apparent throughout the Games.”

“Thank you to the athlete’s families for their unwavering support, and the incredible team working behind the scenes, in particular Chef de Mission, Tameka Collins, Team Physician Dr Kathy Yu and Cross-Country Coach Jacob Huseby. The continuing support from Snow Australia, Biathlon Australia and Australian Ice Racing has also been a tremendous contribution to the UniRoos’ success” Sinderberry concluded.

For the full list of results, head to the UniSport Australia website (https://www.unisport.com.au/2025-winter-world-university-games).

Media Contact:

Damian Murphy

GM: Marketing & Communications

UniSport Australia

Damian.murphy@unisport.com.au