Physics student selected to compete in World University Games

Michael Bargeron, a 2nd year MPhys with Astronomy student was selected to represent the UK following his performance at the World University Shooting Championships this year.

The World University Shooting Championships are run every two years in different countries across the world. In 2014, it was held in Al Ain, UAE with four UK athletes representing BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports).

The University was able to provide £950 funding for Michael through the G F Forsey fund. Michael believes that without it he would not have been able to partake in the Championships and compete against some of the best in the world.

This experience helped him greatly to gain insight into a major world competition and he is hoping to put newly learnt skills into action over the coming years. Mike received training on this trip from English and Scottish commonwealth coaches which will benefit the Southampton University Rifle Club as a whole.

The 2015 World University Games will take place in Gwangju, Korea between 3 - 14 July.