A Dumfries and Galloway College (DGC) student, Orrin Carson and her Team mate Robyn Munro from Stranraer are celebrating the remarkable achievement of securing a historic gold medal the in mixed doubles curling at the recent World University Games in Turin, Italy.
Alongside team-mate Robyn Munro from Stranraer, the pair’s victory marked the first-ever gold medal for Great Britain in mixed doubles curling at the World University Games as they saw off strong competition throughout the tournament, then showed resilience and composure in a closely fought final against Germany, which they won 10-8.
As an HND Coaching and Developing Sport student at Dumfries and Galloway College, Orrin has consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence both academically and athletically.
The 19-year-old, from Dumfries, has enjoyed a momentous start to 2025, leading his all-teenage team to their first title on the men’s tour just a week earlier at The Mercure Perth Masters.
Orrin Carson said: “I picked up great momentum in Perth and carried that into this week and I couldn’t be happier. We’ll definitely enjoy it over the next few days and we’ll soak up the experience of the World University Games.”
Joanna Campbell, Principal and CEO, Dumfries and Galloway College, said: “Huge congratulations to Orrin and Robyn on their gold medal success.
“Orrin’s victory highlights the importance of providing opportunities for students to pursue their sporting ambitions alongside their education. His dedication to his sport and his studies is truly commendable ─ and he exemplifies the values of determination and excellence that we encourage in all our students.”
