New additions to Sports Hall of Fame
Four new sporting heroes have been inducted into the University’s Sports Hall of Fame.
The sports stars to be awarded the accolade are:
- women’s football international, Julie Fleeting MBE
- former world champion judo player Graeme Randall MBE
- Olympic cyclist, Sir Chris Hoy
- rugby international, Gregor Townsend MBE
Highest honour
The Principal officially inducted the athletes at the annual Blues and Colours Ceremony at the Playfair Library recently.
The Sports Hall of Fame is open only to students, graduates and staff of the University.
It is the highest sporting honour the University can bestow.
Selection process
The selection process is rigorous and demanding.
Inductees are recommended by the University’s Sports Awards Committee and approved by the Principal.
To be considered for selection individuals must have:
- achieved medal success at the very highest international level such as Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth Games or senior world or European championships
- received more than 100 senior international caps
- made an exceptional and sustained contribution to the administration of sport at the University, or achieved some other notable distinction.
Sportsmen and women from this University have contributed a huge amount to the international sporting scene. In doing so, they have brought honour to themselves, their country and the University.