
Name: Rudi Bruijun-Yard
College: Downing
Studying: Veterinary Medicine
What inspires you?
"I've been inspired by a number of the Olympic Athletes over the years, especially the Olympic French Fencing team"
Rudi's sporting achievements over the past two years include placing 3rd at the U23 British Championships, being selected for the Epee Junior World Cups in Udine and Belgrade, and winning the Men’s individual and Team Varsity matches as Captain of the Cambridge University Modern Pentathlon team. This sporting year, Rudi aims to make selection for European and World Junior Championships, rank in the top five at Junior level, and make the podium at the U23 British Championships and the National Championships.
As a TASS Dual Career Accredited Centre, the support student-athletes receive at Cambridge allows them to fulfil their sporting and academic ambitions. To find more information about UCAPP, visit www.sport.cam.ac.uk/ucapp