IMO 2009: Drawing to a close
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 13:03The last few days have been full of activity, as the IMO draws to a close: the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the IMO on Sunday 19th; an excursion (with 1200 participants!) to Wangerooge and the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site on Monday 20th; and of course the closing and awards ceremony on Tuesday 21st. Pictures follow.
Fields Medallist and past IMO gold medallist Terry Tao speaks at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the IMO.
Crowds during intermission at the celebration.
Team manager May Meng in a beach basket during the final excursion, to Wangerooge.
Malcolm dashing on stage with the New Zealand flag to receive his bronze medal.
Malcolm (right) receiving his medal.
The team with our training partners, the Dutch. Wouter won a silver medal, and Raymond a bronze.
Shopping for souvenirs after the closing ceremony.
Thanks go to one of our sponsors, the BNZ.
The medallist.
Heather and Michael receive medals of their own as thanks from the team.