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Redbacks take over Canberra at Uni Nationals 2024

The 2024 UniSport Nationals in Canberra was a landmark event for RMIT, with the largest contingent of Redbacks in over five years.

This year, an incredible 198 RMIT Students proudly represented RMIT across 19 teams, competing against 41 universities from across Australia.

The week-long event was filled with excitement and action as the Redbacks showcased their determination and team spirit while delivering exceptional results throughout the week.

Medal Highlights:

Men’s Beach Volleyball – Klaas and Callum captured Gold, and the team was crowned overall Beach Volleyball Champions.
Tenpin Bowling – Gold (Singles: Cooper – Gold, Kailani – Silver | Doubles: Cooper & Kailani – Gold | Team – Gold). The team was crowned overall Tenpin Bowling Champions and awarded for the most total pinfalls.
Taekwondo – Every athlete medaled (1 Gold, 3 Silver).
Men’s Hockey – Silver.
Lacrosse – Bronze.

Congratulations to all our medal winners and athletes.

Six people win black uniforms stand in front of a bowling alley.

Our Tenpin Bowling team continued their winning legacy, securing an outstanding number of gold medals and bringing home the coveted championship pennant.

The Redbacks Pod is Back!

The Redbacks Pod returned to the national stage with daily episodes, featuring a range of Redback athletes. Catch up on the episodes below:

Beyond the Field

This year, RMIT brought something special to Nationals—a Redbacks-only challenge that sparked some healthy rivalry between our own teams.

Each team was given a mini plush Rupert toy to protect throughout the week, while trying to “steal” other teams’ Ruperts to score points.

Additional challenges, such as visiting Parliament House or trying a new sport, also earned points.

The winning team will be announced at the Redbacks Awards night—stay tuned!

“I loved doing the Rupert challenges and connecting with the other teams,” said one Redback.

It wasn’t just the athletes who had an unforgettable experience.

Media personnel Travis Palmieri noted that the trip helped sharpen his skills.

The experience helped me continue developing my ability to work under tight deadlines and improve my communication with the team.

The most entertaining moment of the week belonged to our mascot, Rupert the Redback, who stole the show in the Mascot race in his runner-up effort.

Check out more Redback memories from this unforgettable week on our Instagram!

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Story: Sofia D'elia-Ruggiero
Photos: Sofia D'elia-Ruggiero and Travis Palmeri

24 September 2024

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