Performance Sport

Two-time Winter Olympian and former Cardiff Met athlete Mica Moore has announced her retirement from international bobsleigh, bringing an extraordinary decade-long journey across two sports and two nations to a close. The Cardiff Met graduate shared the news on social media, reflecting on a bobsleigh career that took her from her first talent identification event to two Olympic Winter Games and historic performances for both Great Britain and Jamaica. “For the last 10 years,

For many athletes, reaching the highest level in one sport is the ultimate goal. For Cardiff Met student-athlete Will Bishop, success has come through excelling across two. Balancing the demands of athletics and wheelchair basketball, Bishop has established himself as one of Cardiff Met's most versatile athletes, with his recent selection for Team Wales' 3x3 wheelchair basketball squad for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games marking another significant milestone in an impress

Cardiff Met student-athlete Elizabeth “Cookie” Cook marked a major milestone in her rugby journey by scoring on her senior international debut for the USA Women’s Eagles at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Cook, who studies Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, came off the bench for the USA in their opening Test against South Africa as part of the Women’s Eagles’ historic two-Test tour. The match ended in a 34-21 victory for the Springbok Women, but for C

Georgia Rowe’s selection for the Wales netball squad ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games is another reminder of the strength and depth of Cardiff Met’s netball pathway. A former Cardiff Metropolitan University student and Cardiff Met Archer, Rowe’s journey reflects the role the university continues to play in supporting athletes who go on to compete at the highest level. Rowe has built an impressive career in elite netball, progressing from her time at Cardiff Met in

Cardiff Met student-athlete Elizabeth “Cookie” Cook has been selected in the USA Women’s Eagles squad for their historic two-Test tour of South Africa this summer. The selection marks another major step in Cooke’s international journey, with the Cardiff Met forward named among the squad travelling to face the Springbok Women in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Cook, who studies Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University, is listed by USA Rugby as one of the new

Cardiff Met’s influence across Welsh rugby will receive another national spotlight this weekend, with Archer alumnus Aaron Wainwright set to feature in S4C’s coverage of the Barbarians v Wales double-header at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. As part of the broadcast, S4C will include a feature looking back on Wainwright’s career so far and the teams, environments and people who have helped shape his journey. It is a story that includes an important chapter at Cardiff Met, wher

Cardiff Met student Freya Bell has continued her rapid rise in Welsh rugby after being named in the Wales Women squad to face the Barbarians Women at Allianz Stadium. Bell has been included in head coach Sean Lynn’s 33-player squad for the fixture on Saturday 27 June, which forms part of a double-header in London with Wales’ men’s senior side also facing the Barbarians. It marks another significant step in what has already been a whirlwind year for the Cardiff Met centre. Bel

Cardiff Met’s Head of Strength and Conditioning, Dai Watts, has been shortlisted for the TASS Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award for 2026. Dai is one of three practitioners named on the national shortlist, alongside Max Honigsbaum and Sam Millard, following a nomination process that received more than 100 submissions from across the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme network. The winners will be announced at the TASS Conference 2026, which takes place at North

Former Cardiff Met student, Millie Carter, has a journey that reflects how impactful a university netball environment can be. Versatile defender, Carter, made her Welsh debut as a talented youngster when representing Wales at U17 level and later captained the U21 Welsh team at the European Championship. But it was through the Archers programme at Cardiff Met, juggling a degree in Sport conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (SCRAM) with high-level competition, where Cart

Adele Nicoll has never been an athlete fulfilled with taking the obvious route. The former Cardiff Met student first established a reputation in athletics, developing as a shot putter while studying at the university and building the power, technique and competitive edge that would later help her become a multiple-time British champion. Before then, her sporting career took an unexpected turn when videos of her impressive training regime caught the attention of the British Bo

Cardiff Met FC enjoyed a memorable evening at the 2026 Cymru League Awards on Saturday, with players and staff recognised following an outstanding season across both the women’s and men’s programmes. After a hugely successful campaign, Cardiff Met WFC were particularly well represented in the Genero Adran South categories, reflecting the quality and consistency they showed throughout the season. Head Coach Jon Nash was named Genero Adran South Manager of the Season, capping a

Cardiff Met is proud to celebrate the outstanding contribution of Elinor Snowsill, whose leadership as WRU Player Development Centre East Lead and coaching role with Wales Women U18s are continuing to make a real impact on the future of the women’s game in Wales. Her work across the Player Development Centre pathway and on the international stage reflects the strength of the programme, the commitment of the staff around her, and the exciting talent coming through from East Wa

Cardiff Archers are celebrating a remarkable milestone as five of their talented members have earned selection to represent their country on the international stage, underlining the club’s continued strength as a breeding ground for elite talent. Grace Morgan (right) Photo by Paul Stillman Grace Morgan (100m Hurdles), Amy Hughes (Long Jump), Sophie Lisk and Osian Parry (both 400m Hurdles) have all been selected to represent Wales at the prestigious 2026 Loughborough Internati

Cardiff Met Sport is joining the conversation around Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, which takes place from 11–17 May. This year, mental health charity Mind is focusing on the message that great mental health care is human, highlighting the importance of seeing the person, not just the patient. It is a reminder that support is not only found in clinical settings, but also in everyday moments of care, understanding and connection. Mental health is a vital part of our overal

Cardiff Met Sport is supporting UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week 2026, joining athletes, coaches, gym users and sporting communities across the UK in championing fair play, integrity and drug-free sport. Taking place from 11 to 17 May, Clean Sport Week is UKAD’s annual campaign to celebrate clean sport and raise awareness of the choices athletes make to protect their health, their reputation and the integrity of competition. This year’s theme, “Built not bought. 100% me.”, s

Cardiff Met University is celebrating a significant sporting achievement after students Jessica Mantle, Lewis Stephens and Dion Griffith were selected to represent Wales at the 2026 Loughborough International. The prestigious annual competition, often earmarked as the unofficial start of the outdoor track & field season in the UK and held at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium in Loughborough, is one of the most respected events in the UK Athletics calendar, bringing together represe

Cardiff Met Rowing made an impressive return to BUCS Regatta this year, competing at the event for the first time since 2022 and delivering a hugely encouraging weekend for a programme that has been rebuilt from the ground up this season. After restarting in September, the original aim was simply to take one crew to the regatta. Instead, Cardiff Met travelled with 14 athletes, and every rower who attended going on to compete in a final across the four-day event. It marked a s

Cardiff Met’s Head of Performance Services, Michael Peacock, has gained valuable insight from leading sport organisations across the UK and United States after being selected for a specialist athlete development conference and international learning visit. Since January 2025, Michael has been part of the Talent Pathway: Leading Cultures Programme, organised by Sport England and TASS Learning, the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme. The programme brought together a specially

Cardiff Met athletes produced a strong series of performances at the BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships, with medals, personal bests and final appearances across a busy weekend of competition in Cardiff. Images by Carl Robertson The 2025-26 championships took place at Cardiff International Sports Campus, bringing university athletes from across the UK to the capital for one of the major events in the BUCS calendar. Among the medal performances for Cardiff Met, Will Bishop d

Cardiff Met alumnus Jeremiah Azu returned to the world stage this weekend as Great Britain & Northern Ireland secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in the men’s 4x100m relay at the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. Azu, who lined up in a strong GB & NI sprint squad alongside Zharnel Hughes, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake and Romell Glave, ran the opening leg in the heats as Britain finished second in heat three in 38.01 seconds. South Africa w