Australian Olympic Hockey players Renee Taylor and Blake Govers have been crowned Sport Stars of the Year at the 2024 Curtin Sport Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Renee Taylor, who is studying a double degree in Law and Commerce at Curtin, made her debut for the Hockeyroos in 2015. A two-time Olympian, Renee recently announced her retirement after playing her final games at the Paris 2024 Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blake Govers, who is studying Commerce at Curtin, debuted as the youngest member of the Kookaburras at the 2016 Rio Olympics. A three-time Olympian, Blake was instrumental in helping Australia win silver at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curtin University Vice-Chancellor Professor Harlene Hayne congratulated both athletes for their dedication on and off the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRenee and Blake have not only excelled in their sport but have shown tremendous dedication to their studies at Curtin,\u201d Professor Hayne said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Curtin Sport Awards are a celebration of the excellence and determination of our elite athletes who continue to inspire us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSport is an integral part of the university experience, and these athletes truly embody Curtin\u2019s values of integrity, respect, courage, excellence and impact. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners on their outstanding achievements.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event also recognised Curtin Bachelor of Science graduate and three-time Olympian Zoe Arancini, who was inducted into the Vice-Chancellor\u2019s Elite Athlete Alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Zoe is the captain of the Australian Women\u2019s water polo team and a silver medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The achievements of Curtin\u2019s athletes, volunteers, clubs and teams were celebrated at St Catherine\u2019s College on 23 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curtin Sport Awards 2024 \u2013 full winners list:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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