Durham University Athletic Union

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Durham University Athletic Union is a student-run organisation responsible for sport at Durham University. The union is widely known by the initialism DUAU. In contrast to most British universities, it is a separate organisation, not part of the Students' Union.

The Union is affiliated to the British Universities Sports Association (BUSA) and was ranked 5th across all sports in 2005's BUSA rankings. Durham is also the current BUSA rowing champion, keeping the title won in 2004.

DUAU awards the Palatinate, Durham's equivalent of the University Sporting Blue.

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[edit] Durham University Athletics and Cross-Country (DUAXC)

DUAXC is a student-run sports club, affiliated to DUAU and open to any member of Durham University. It has approximately 150 active members. Athletes at the club have the option of 15 sessions a week with most occurring at the University athletics track at Maiden Castle (also home to Durham City Harriers).

DUAXC has two coaches, Peter Coates, a world double decathlon gold medalist, and Bryan Mackaye, a former 51 minute ten miler.