Posts Tagged ‘Gold medal’

Coleraine dentist has plenty to smile about after scooping gymnastics gold

Coleraine dentist has plenty to smile about after scooping gymnastics gold

A dentist from Coleraine has plenty to smile about after scooping the gold medal at her first ever gymnastics competition. Mother of four, Ursula Goode, was crowned champion in her first event at the British Championships after beating off stiff competition in the over 40’s novice section. Ursula, 44, enjoyed gymnastics only as a hobby […]


Northern Ireland Dentist goes for Gold in London 2012 Olympics

Northern Ireland Dentist goes for Gold in London 2012 Olympics

A Northern Ireland dentist is set to go for gold in the 2012 London Olympics. Wendy Houvenaghel, 37, will be competing in the 3km individual pursuit cycling event and isn’t a stranger to awards, after winning silver in Beijing, coming second to her British team-mate Rebecca Romero. For the time being she has set down […]


Dental student scoops Commonwealth gold medal

Dental student scoops Commonwealth gold medal

A dental student from India has scooped a surprise gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Heena Sidhu, a 21 year old dental student from Patiala, won a surprise gold medal in the women’s 10 metre air pistol pairs event; she was joined by partner Annu Raj Singh. Pundits and experts had tipped competitors […]