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Golden Azu caps stunning European Championships with second relay title
Former Cardiff Met student Jeremiah Azu has completed an outstanding European Athletics Championships with a second gold medal, helping Great Britain & Northern Ireland to victory in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay final in Birmingham. Azu in action earlier in the year at the Commonwealth Games Azu lined up alongside Dina Asher-Smith, Zharnel Hughes and Amy Hunt for the historic first staging of the event at a European Championships, with the British quartet taking gold ahea


Cardiff Met alumna Mica Moore announces retirement from international bobsleigh
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,


Will Bishop proving what's possible in Cardiff Met's performance environment
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


Cookie Scores on USA Women’s Eagles Debut at Ellis Park
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


Road to Glasgow: Georgia Rowe and the depth of Cardiff Met’s netball pathway
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’s Elizabeth “Cookie” Cook selected for historic USA Women’s Eagles South Africa Tour
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
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Cardiff Met FC U19s to face FC UNA Strassen in UEFA Youth League
Cardiff Met FC U19s will begin their UEFA Youth League campaign against Luxembourg side FC UNA Strassen after the draw for the 2026/27 Domestic Champions Path was completed in Nyon. The Young Archers have been handed a home tie in the opening leg, scheduled for Wednesday 16 September, before travelling to Luxembourg for the return fixture on Wednesday 14 October. It marks another significant European occasion for Cardiff Met and an opportunity for the club’s young players to


Archers set sights on new BUCS Season after standout 2025/26 campaign
There is something different about a Wednesday at Cyncoed when the BUCS season is in full swing. From early in the morning, campus begins to take on its familiar matchday feel. The Bench gets busier as students and staff queue for a pre-match coffee, Cardiff Met tracksuits and kit bags appear everywhere you look, and team buses begin rolling out of campus as Archers head across the country to compete. Then there is another great Wednesday tradition: the turmoil of trying to f


Connor prepares to take on 126km Roath challenge for causes close to his heart
Running more than 126 kilometres across 24 hours would be a daunting challenge for any athlete. For Connor, the reason for doing it will be waiting for him on the route itself. On Friday 25 September, Connor will begin an extraordinary endurance challenge around Roath Lake and Roath Recreation Ground, running a 5.27km loop every hour, on the hour, for 24 consecutive hours. Starting at 11am on Friday and continuing through the night until the final lap finishes at 10am on Satu
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