2nd Year Science student, Steven Colvert achieved remarkable double success over the summer at the Athletic Ireland National Senior Championships, winning bronze in both the 100m and 200m with times of 11.08 and 21.99 respectively.  
What makes this achievement so remarkable is that Steven only took up Athletics when he came to UCD in September 2008.
Coached by Hugo Leeney and under the expertise of Lisa Regan, Director of High Performance, Steven has excelled.

Commenting on his success, Steven said “"Before coming to UCD the only Athletics I ever took part in was the School Sports Day 100m.
During freshers week last year I signed up for UCD Athletics club along with two or three other sports clubs.
At first I found athletics very difficult but very rewarding.. My Coach (Hugo Leeney) was fantastic. He spotted my talent and pushed me to Silver in the intervarsities in April. After getting the Silver i was invited to train with Lisa Regan and her staff in the UCD High Performance Centre. After a very brief time under their guidance I ran a new PB of 10.77, after this time I was chosen to run for the Irish Senior Team in the 4x100m relay  and the guest 100m out in Slovakia at the European Team Championships.
Soon again after this with the help of UCD High Performance Centre's programme I ran my current PB of 10.65.
In terms of Athletics at the moment I am currently ranked 3rd in Ireland for both the 100m and 200m after taking double Bronze at the National Seniors in Santry this year along with All Ireland junior 100m Champion.
It really has been a fantastic first year in Athletics and I hope with the help of UCD Athletics I can lower my times and achieve my full potential."