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Alana Ker Mercer

BUCS Durham Sport Sport 

Five DUHC teams reach BUCS semi-finals

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

DUHC have gone from strength to strength this season and are aiming for more gold at BUCS Big Wednesday.

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Durham Sport Sport 

PhD student Natalie Konerth called up to US hockey team

January 27, 2020 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

The Ustinov student identifies her achievement as an “incredibly exciting opportunity” to continue training and learning within the US hockey system.

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BUCS Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

DURFC 1XV top BUCS Super Rugby table

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 sub.editors 1 Comment Alana Ker Mercer

The club, who raised over £10,000 for various charities last term, are heading into the second half of the season with silverware very much in mind.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

DU success at Central American Fencing Championships

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

Josephine Butler masters student Ivania Carballo Barrera won two gold medals in the women’s foil category at the Central American Fencing Championships.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

Float like a butterfly, sting like a BNOC: inside Aggression Sessions

November 15, 2019November 15, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

“By taking students who are either current DU Athletes, on college sports teams or simply gym-goers, Aggression Sessions seeks to take the competitors, most of whom have never previously participated in boxing, out of their comfort zone.”

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Durham hockey duo reach 2020 Olympics

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

Current third year Castle student Tess Howard and recent alumnus Jack Waller both played a crucial role in qualifying the men’s and women’s GB hockey teams for Tokyo 2020.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

Double triumph for DUHC keeper at Sultan of Johor Cup

October 30, 2019October 31, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

Ollie Payne deservedly claimed the Goalkeeper of the Tournament award after playing a significant role in Great Britain U21 men’s victory in Malaysia.

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DUHC target another season of success

October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 sub.editors 1 Comment Alana Ker Mercer

Having returned in August for an intensive pre-season with two brand-new pitches at their disposal, Durham University Hockey Club are looking ahead to an exciting season full of changes and competition.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

2019 Hexham Regatta Results are in

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

With teams from the University, various colleges and the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the 2019 Hexham Regatta was another resounding success.

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Durham Sport Print Edition Sport 

Run to the Sun a resounding success

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 sub.editors 0 Comments Alana Ker Mercer

By Alana Ker Mercer Deputy Sport Editor Run to the Sun, a 24 hour continuous running fundraiser, took to Maiden Castle for their sixth annual event last Friday. In aid of RTProjects, participants could choose to run in teams or

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