Queens' Olympians & Paralympians

As the world’s focus turns to the Olympic Games in Rio, the College is proud to remember its own Olympians whose participation spans over a century.

Our most recent Olympian, Fiona Hughes (pictured), is studying for a

PhD in Engineering and supervising Queens’ undergraduates.

Queens' Olympians & Paralympians

  • 2012 London       David Knott (2015) - Goalball
  • 2010 Vancouver   Fiona Hughes (2010) - Cross-Country Skiing
  • 1972 Munich        Lindsay Williams (1964) - Canoeing (Candian doubles, slalom)
  • 1964 Tokyo          Geoff Thwaites (1965) - Swimming (200m Back & 4x100m Medley Relay)  
  • 1964 Tokyo & 1968 Mexico  Peter Jacobs (1959) - Fencing (Epee)
  • 1956 Melbourne   Ian Welsh - Rowing (Men's Coxed Eight)
  • 1948 London       Tony Butcher (1944) - Rowing (Men's Coxless Four)
  • 1906 Athens        Francis Edwards (1904) - Athletics (5 mile)