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Welcome to Cardiff Metropolitan University’s dedicated page for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games.

Here, we will celebrate the world-class athletes and sports professionals who have been nurtured at Cardiff Met – those who have previously graced the Olympic stage and those ready to make their mark in Paris.

We’ll be keeping you updated as teams and individuals are selected and, when the Games get underway, we’ll be sharing stories about the students, staff and alumni who are playing their part on this global sporting stage.

A Legacy of Excellence: Cardiff Met’s Olympic Heritage

Cardiff Met has a proud tradition of developing Olympic and Paralympic talent. Our alumni include notable names such as:

Lynn Davies – Lynn graduated from Cardiff Training College the same year he won a gold medal in the Long Jump at the Tokyo 1964 Games.

Aled Siôn Davies OBE – Three-time gold medalist in Discus and Shot Putt at the 2012, 2016 and 2020 Paralympics who studied Sports Management at the University.

Helen Glover MBE – Two-time Olympic GB gold medalist in Rowing who studied Sport & Exercise Science at Cardiff Met.

Dan Bibby – Former Cardiff Met RFC player and Sport & Exercise Science student who came to the University in 2009, and GB’s Rugby 7’s silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics.


Meet our 2024 Olympians and Paralympians
Behind the Scenes: Coaches and Support Staff
Stay Updated: Live Coverage and Latest News

Join the Conversation

We invite you to join us in supporting our athletes by sharing your messages of encouragement on social media using the hashtag #CardiffMetParis2024. Together, let’s show our pride and cheer for our Olympians as they strive for greatness.

For the latest updates and stories, bookmark this page and stay connected with Cardiff Met’s journey at the Paris 2024 Games.

Explore more about Cardiff Met’s rich sports heritage and our current initiatives by visiting our Met Sport page and following us @CardiffMet on social media.

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