We are thrilled to share the results of Australia’s participation at the UNESCO-sanctioned 2022 International Science Olympiads.

In July and August this year, 17 of our nation’s top science students competed against 800 of the world’s best in theory and practical exams to prove their scientific prowess.

The students have amassed an impressive medal tally of five gold, seven silver and five bronze.

Students competed online both remotely at home and together as a team. The student’s success is a testament to their hard work, adaptability and perseverance. Unfortunately, students did not participate in the International Biology Olympiad this year as a virtual competition was unable to be offered.

This year also marks the second year in a row that an Australian student has achieved the highest individual score at the International Earth Olympiads. This year, that student was Edmond Wu from Knox Grammar School.

International Biology Olympiad
Koen Dubrow, Year 12, Ivanhoe Grammar School, VIC
Douglas Joshi, Year 12, Balwyn High School, VIC
Quinton Nguyen, Year 12, Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School, VIC
Chi Chi Zhao, Year 12, St Peter’s Collegiate Girls School , SA

International Chemistry Olympiad
Online, Tianjin, China
SILVER Daniel Wang, Year 12, Baulkham Hills High School, NSW
SILVER Kevin Wang, Year 12, The Kings School , NSW
BRONZE Kerui Yang, Year 12, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW
BRONZE Owen Yi, Year 12, James Ruse Agricultural High School , NSW

International Earth Science Olympiad
Online, Aosta Valley, Italy
GOLD Edmond Wu, Year 12, Knox Grammar School, NSW
GOLD Sean Roe, Year 11, John Monash Science School, VIC
GOLD Lauren Singh, Year 11, Alstonville High School, NSW
GOLD Adrian Lehane, Year 12, Narrabundah College, ACT
SILVER Jacinta Rees, Year 11, Meriden School, NSW
SILVER David Wang, Year 11, Brisbane State High School, QLD
SILVER Jonathon Zhong, Year 10, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW
BRONZE Georgia Tonkin, Year 12, Merici College, ACT

International Physics Olympiad
Online, Zurich, Switzerland
GOLD Fredy Yip, Year 12, Knox Grammar School, NSW
SILVER Tianxia (Thomas) Qiao, Year 12, Carey Baptist Grammar School , VIC
SILVER Austin Lin, Year 12, Barker College, NSW
BRONZE Lydia Colla, Year 12, Loreto Kirribilli, NSW
BRONZE Vincent Ng, Year 12, James Ruse Agricultural High School, NSW.

Congratulations to all of our students!

The Australian Science Olympiad Exams are the first step for high school students interested in representing Australia. Registrations for the 2023 exams will open in mid-2023.