Four students will be taking a break from their studies to chase gold.
The students , from the University of Auckland, are all competing at the London Olympic Games.
They are kayaker Teneale Hatton, sailor Stephanie Hazard, football fern Katie Hoyle and Black Stick Stacey Michelsen.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Stuart McCutcheon says the university will be following the students' progress closely.
Commerce student Teneale Hatton will compete in the Women's K1 500m sprint. She has had a good lead in to the games, and has moved up to be ranking 12th in the world this year.