The awards, which are supported by REVO Eyewear and city-centre opticians Ellis & Kirkpatrick, showcase the depth of talent across a range of sports at the University of Bath.

Sport & Exercise Science Masters student Edwards, who graduates in July, took the accolade after rising to number one in the British Fencing epee rankings.

“I wasn’t expecting this at all, it is such a hard award to win when you consider the level of sporting achievement here,” said Edward, who is supported by a Santander Sports Scholarship and the Team Bath Dual Career Programme.

“It is a real honour and a nice way to top off my time at University.”

Rogan, who is coached remotely by Steve Chapman and supervised in Bath by Colin Bovell, was recognised after winning high jump gold for the University of Bath at the BUCS [British Universities’ & Colleges Sport] Indoor Championships, just a week after claiming bronze at the British Indoor Championships.

The award was the perfect boost for the Sport & Social Sciences fourth-year student ahead of this weekend’s BUCS Outdoor Championships, where she will be looking to retain the title she won 12 months ago.

“I couldn’t believe it when I was told I’d won the award, it was a really great surprise,” said Rogan.

“It’s been a good year so far. Finishing third at the British Championships gave me a real confidence boost ahead of BUCS Indoors and even though I wasn’t feeling well there I was able to get the gold.

“I’m looking forward to the outdoor season now. I’m focusing on the British trials in July but this weekend’s BUCS Outdoors will be a good chance to see where I am and obviously it would be nice to defend my title.”

Team Bath Buccaneers Hockey Club player Sanford was unable to collect his award in person as he has flown out to Malaysia to represent Great Britain in the Sultan Azlan Shah Tournament.

It will be the latest step on the international ladder for the rising star, who has been added to the national centre training programme and made his England senior debut against South Africa in February.

McNeill is taking a well-earned break from training after a highly-encouraging winter season as British Bobsleigh’s number-one female driver, which culminated in her winning Junior World Championship gold with Mica Moore.

Each of the winners receives a piece of REVO Eyewear from the Ellis & Killpartrick store in New Bond Street, Bath.

Tyron Dawkins, Brand Manager for REVO, said: “It’s always great to come back to the University of Bath and meet such talented sports people. The level of achievement never ceases to amaze and impress. A massive congratulations to all of the athletes of the month from REVO, Menrad Optics UK and Ellis & Killpartrick Opticians.”

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Photo above shows: (from left) University of Bath Director of Sport Stephen Baddeley, Tom Edwards, Pippa Rogan and REVO Brand Manager Tyron Dawkins at the Sports Training Village.

Report courtesy of the Team Bath press office at Matchtight Ltd

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Jenny Nesbitt (Photo: Sam Farr for Matchtight)

Rio 2016 Olympians Piers Gilliver and Sonny Webster collected their certificates and prizes at the store in Bath City Centre.  Tennis player Lisa Whybourn and runner Jenny Nesbitt have also been recognised for their impressive sporting achievements, with all four winners receiving a piece of REVO Eyewear.

Wheelchair fencer Gilliver – a sporting ambassador for Team Bath partners MJ Church – brought home an epee silver from the Rio Paralympics, adding to the host of World Cup and Grand Prix medals he has won since moving his training base to the University of Bath last year.

Weightlifter Webster graduated in Sports Performance during the summer, just days after being crowned as British Champion in the men’s 94kg weight category. That performance also earned Webster – supported by the Team Bath Dual Career programme during his studies – a place in the Team GB squad for Rio 2016, where he finished sixth overall in Group B.

Team Bath MCTA Tennis player Whybourn enjoyed a career-best win when she beat China’s Kai-Lin Zhang in the Aegon Eastbourne Trophy.

Lisa Whybourn (Photo: Sam Farr for Matchtight)

Sport & Social Sciences student Nesbitt, supported by a Trendell Sports Scholarship, won both gold and bronze on her Great Britain track debut at the European 10,000m Cup in Turkey. That came on the back of a highly-successful cross-country season where she won team silver at the World University Championships and team gold at the European Championships.

The Athlete of the Month awards are sponsored by REVO Eyewear and the presentation took place in the Ellis & Killpartrick Bath city centre store, where Team Bath athletes, students, members and staff can also receive an exclusive REVO discount.

Tyron Dawkins, UK Brand Manager for REVO, said: “It is always a pleasure to present these awards and meet the talented athletes who represent Team Bath with such great distinction. The quality of sport at the University of Bath never ceases to impress.

“REVO, Menrad Optics UK, Ellis & Killpartrick Opticians and I wish the latest winners, and all of the athletes at the University, good luck with their endeavours during 2017.”

Report courtesy of Team Bath Press Office at Matchtight Ltd.