UK Olympiad team excels in Korea
All four students in the team representing the UK at the finals of the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad have returned as medallists from the competition
All four students in the team representing the UK at the finals of the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad have returned as medallists from the competition held at Yeungnam University in South Korea in July. Competing against students from 67 countries Harriet Keane from Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, Winchester led the way by winning a silver medal for the team while Chris Cheel of King Edward's School, Edgbaston, Freddie Manners of Winchester College and Joe Staines of Royal Grammar School, Worcester were each awarded bronze medals. According to mentor Chas McCaw. 'The medal haul is an excellent result, especially since the team had no opportunity to meet, bond and train in the UK prior to the trip because the competition was held so close to public exams'.
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