Hitting the track and the books
Aaron Booth stands on the top of the podium (right) after winning the Queensland Decathlon ChampionshipTraining six days a week for as much as six hours at a time, Massey University student Aaron...
View ArticleMass uprising a world record for Massey students
This is how you do it - link, lock and liftA rainbow chain of 423 arm-linked Massey University students rose up simultaneously in a Guinness World Record breaking event on the Oval at the Manawatū...
View ArticleRubbing shoulders with giants
Rubbing shoulders with giantsMassey University’s James Amon is off to the United States to rub shoulders with giants in the strength and conditioning field.The Sport and Rugby Institute’s lead...
View ArticleSecondary school rugby on national stage
Hamilton Boys’ High School and Hastings Boys’ High School from 2016Massey University’s Sport and Rugby Institute is hosting hundreds of secondary school pupils and supporters over the the next few...
View ArticleMassey to honour student athletes with Blues awards
Some of the 2016 Blues Awards recipients at last year’s awards in Auckland.Finalists for the Massey University Blues Sports Awards have been announced – the highest sporting accolade given in the New...
View ArticleTwo world records for Manawatū o-week
Massey students came out in force to break two records as part of orientation week A massive amount of high-fives and a huge game of tunnel ball, helped Massey University students break not one, but...
View ArticleProfessor Emeritus inducted into Legends of Sport
Special honour for sports psychologistInternationally-renowned sports psychologist Professor Emeritus Gary Hermansson, has been inducted into the Manawatu Legends of Sport.The awards were established...
View ArticleMassey students and alumni flying the flag for NZ
Massey students and alumni flying the flag for NZMassey University is well represented at next month's Commonwealth Games.Dr Rachel Batty is heading to the CommonwealthGames.At least 35 current...
View ArticleMassey students shine at the Gold Coast
The men's hockey team, which includes six Massey students and alumni, celebrate winning silver on the Gold Coast. Photo credit: Photosport NZ.Gold winning hockey player and current business student...
View ArticleBlues Awards recognise high-achieving student athletes
Netballer Maia Wilson was presented with the Manawatū Sportswoman of the Year award last year.Manawatū Sportsman of the Year Finn Brown (Judo).2017 Auckland Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Aaron...
View ArticleWeighty goals for sport and exercise student
Samantha Hansen training at her coach Shayne Nation's home gym earlier this year. The gym, dubbed the Nation Barbell Club, was built in his backyard specifically for training and is now officially...
View ArticleBadminton star hits a balance between study and sport
Edward Lau competing in the singles competition against Nepal at the Sudirman Cup in China in May 2019.First-year Bachelor of Sport Management student Edward Lau has his sights set on representing New...
View ArticleDistance study allows rapid rise for canoe champ
Finn Butcher competing at the 2019 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup 1, Lee Valley Whitewater Centre, London. Photo credit: Philipp ReichenbachTwenty-four-year-old Finn Butcher has been at home on the rapids...
View ArticleBlues Awards celebrate talent on and off the field
Manawatū Campus Sportswoman of the Year Georgia Wheeler and Manawatū Campus Sportsman of the Year Finn Brown.Athletes competing in a range of sports, from canoe polo to judo, have taken out the top...
View ArticleMassey University well represented in NZ Olympics team
Hamish Kerr is representing NZ in High JumpFrom road cycling and hockey to canoe slalom and rowing, Massey University has a massive presence in this year’s New Zealand Olympic team heading to Tokyo.As...
View ArticleSwimming talent Zac Reid reflects on Tokyo
Despite the stands surrounding the pool being mostly empty as a result of a ban on spectators, Zac Reid says there was still a great atmosphere for competition.Zac Reid in Tokyo.Returning home to a...
View ArticlePassion for chemical engineering, cricket and Cook Island heritage drive...
“I am still in the high performance cricket set up with Central Districts cricket and managing to balance both work, study and sport.” Ma’ara juggles his busy life, all while studying for a Master in...
View ArticleBackyard cricket turns into White Ferns dream
Hannah getting re-presented with her New Zealand cap by New Zealand Cricket President Debbie Hockley at Eden park, earlier this year. Image credit: Photosport.White Fern Hannah Rowe is currently on a...
View ArticleCoaching scholarship provides connections for High Performance Coordinator
Danielle Jones playing for Auckland as part of the National Hockey League.High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has awarded Massey’s High Performance Coordinator Danielle Jones a place in Te...
View ArticleMassey whānau represented at 2022 Winter Olympics
Massey whānau represented at 2022 Winter OlympicsBen Barclay competed in the men's freeski slopestyle and big air.Chloe McMillan.Six freeskiing and snowboarding athletes with Massey connections...
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