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New Zealand put in strong performance at the 41st International Chemistry Olympiad in Cambridge
A team of teenagers from New Zealand achieved great results in the 41st International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) this
year. All four entrants were awarded medals with Joel Lawson of Auckland coming top, winning silver. Team-mates
Hsiao-Chen Jan from Christchurch, Jared Lewis from Alexandra and Hyun-Sun Roh from Auckland each won bronze.
The competitors sat two challenging examinations in theoretical and practical chemistry, competing against the best
chemistry students from around the world. A total of 253 young scientists, making up 65 national teams, took part.
Medals were awarded at a grand closing ceremony in the historic King’s College antechapel at Cambridge on Sunday. The
close links and friendships between the teenage competitors that the IChO fosters were evident as the students collected
their awards.
At the end of the ceremony, the IChO flag was transferred to next year’s host, Japan.
The IChO is an annual event that aims to test the most promising chemistry students while promoting co-operation and the
exchange of scientific experience among the pupils.
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