2 April 2004

Dundee student scoops treble gold

University of Dundee student Mairi Crawford has won the British Universities, Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super G titles at the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) outdoor ski championships at Les Deux Alpes resort in France.

The 22 year old first year medic set her own personal bests in picking up the three golds and is currently still in France preparing for further competitions next week.

Mairi recently picked up the University of Dundee Alistair Sankey Memorial award for the best first year athlete and is a member of the Great Britain Ski team and Scottish Universities Alpine Ski Champion. She was awarded a University Excel scholarship so benefits from access to training and competition facilities, sports science support, nutrition advice and sports medicine treatment.

"I am delighted to have won the three events, especially as the competition was so good. After a short rest I'll be back in training for more competitions next week. I am looking forward to returning home to celebrate the wins." explains Mairi.

Notes to editor

Times will be published on the BUSA website, www.bus.org.uk

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk