Bond University Physiotherapy Student Participates in Iconic Gold Coast Marathon
What do OzTREKK students do while studying in Australia?
Well, Bond Doctor of Physiotherapy student (and former OzTREKKer), Nicholas Reimer, got a taste of the scenic Gold Coast course as he completed his first full marathon.
The Gold Coast Marathon celebrated its 45th year (July 5 & 6, 2025) with a strong contingent of Bond University Bull Sharks taking to the start line at Broadwater Parklands.
Prior to his race, Nicholas stated, “I have done some half-marathons previously with my Canadian university track and field team, but my main distances were the one thousand metres and the fifteen-hundred metres.”
He also mentioned that he’d been training hard over the past six months with a goal to run under 2:45.
“I am excited to branch out to a longer distance race,” he said. “The Gold Coast event seems like a great marathon that combines a competitive, fun, and scenic environment to make for a great first marathon experience. I hope that this is the first of many marathons to come.”
For some Bondies, this year’s Gold Coast Marathon marked their debut over 42.2 km, while other more seasoned runners added the run to an impressive list of long-distance events both in Australia and overseas.
The much-loved event is known as Australia’s fastest marathon with more than 60% of competitors taking home a personal best.
So, how did Nicholas do?
We’re happy to report that he smashed his goal, finishing with an impressive time of 02:42:56! Congratulations, Nicholas!
Study the Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University
The two-year Doctor of Physiotherapy at Bond University is an accelerated degree—three semesters per year instead of just two. This means you can graduate a year ahead of the rest.
The Bond DPT offers a small cohort, capping at 90 students. All students are taught together with six clinicians in the room at the same time.
Practical experience is also built into theoretical learning, with classes primarily delivered at the Bond Institute of Health and Sport. At this world-class testing and training facility, you’ll work with elite athletes and professional sporting teams using the most advanced testing equipment available!
Bond DPT Fast Facts
Program: Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT)
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland
Intake: May each year
Duration: 2 years
Admissions requirements
You must have a completed undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognized university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5/4.0 and have extensive pre-existing knowledge in the following areas:
- Human anatomy or equivalent (2 semesters)
- Human physiology/exercise physiology/exercise prescription or equivalent (2 semesters)
- Research design/statistics or equivalent (1 semester)
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