Dundee University Sports Union skiers came 1st in the women's Giant Slalom and 3rd in the women's Slalom this weekend at a universities' league competition held in Edinburgh, taking them well on the way to nationwide success.
The wins gained 15 points for the University in this weekend alone bringing the total to 21 points and they are now looking to secure a position in the top 20 British universities (out of a total of 130).
The annual round of sports competing between universities started last month and carries on until June 2004. The round includes individual championships (e.g. skiing), team championships based on tournaments and team championships based on leagues and knockout rounds. In February, the top Scottish universities will go forward to compete at a UK-wide level in the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) Championships.
Louise Hartley - last year crowned University of Dundee Sportswomen of the Year after scooping two gold medals in skiing - won 1st place in the women's Giant Slalom and 3rd in the women's Slalom last weekend. Mairi Crawford came in 2nd and 4th place.
Sports Union President Beth Gibson said, "This is a great triumph so early in the season, and hopes are high for the rest of the year. The University of Dundee will be moving up the British rankings as a result of these successes, a sure sign of the excellence and dedication in sport that the University nurtures."
In March, the women's skiing team will take part in the Alpine competition in Les Deux Alpes, France, where they are set to pick up more points.
Last year, the University excelled in women's fencing and women's rugby.
By Esther Black, Press Officer 01382 344768 e.z.black@dundee.ac.uk