Scots Set to Shine in Torino at Winter Games

The FISU World University Winter Games gets underway in Torino, Italy next week with an amazing 25 Scottish-based athletes lining up for GB Students.

The delegation, led by our own Head of Competitions Chris Purdie are competing at the world’s second-biggest winter games, behind only the Olympics. Talking about the upcoming Games, Chris said:

“For many students, this will be their first time competing internationally —a memory that will last a lifetime and provide many great learning opportunities. We have recruited a brilliant team of staff who will work tirelessly to ensure that the student-athletes are looked after when away from home and have an unforgettable experience in Torino.

“I am sure GB students will compete to the best of their ability, and we will see a number of future stars emerge who will represent their sport at a senior level. I wish them every success and look forward to seeing them in action over the ten days of competition.”

In a real show of strength the Scottish contingent – which comprises 25 of the 55 total GB students in action – sees 14 institutions represented: 11 universities and 3 colleges.

As part of that, the entire men’s, women’s and mixed curling teams are Scottish-based, with Scottish athletes representing GB in a further 5 disciplines in Torino.

We’re well represented among the staff too – supporting Chris is our ex Head of Development Neil Rankin (now at University of Edinburgh) who takes on the role of Deputy Chef de Mission.

A massive good luck to all the athletes in action over the next two weeks! And of course, to our own Chris who’ll be running a tight ship out in the Italian Alps.

The list of athletes at Scottish institutions is as follows:

Alpine Skiing

Owen Vinter | University of Stirling

Cross Country Skiing

Hannah McHugh | University of Stirling

Logan Duncan | Open University

Snowboarding

Hollie Smith | University of the West of Scotland

Logan King | Robert Gordon University

Euan Rogers | University of Edinburgh

Fraser Jamieson | University of the West of Scotland

Freestyle Skiing

Luke Burke | University of Aberdeen

Olivia Burke | University of Aberdeen

Mixed Curling

Robyn Munro | University of Strathclyde

Orrin Carson | Dumfries & Galloway College

Women’s Curling

Holly Wilkie-Milne | University of Stirling

Cara Davidson | Edinburgh Napier University

Laura Watt | UHI

Lisa Davie | Open University

Amy Mitchell | University of Stirling

Men’s Curling

Rory Macnair | Edinburgh Napier University

Kaleb Johnston | University of Stirling

Ross Craik | University of Abertay

Aaran Thomson | Open University

Fraser Swanston | SRUC

Ice Hockey

Claire Turnbull | University of Glasgow

Emily Luck | University of the West of Scotland

Jessica Mulloy | University of Edinubrgh

Madison Troup | Fife College

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