The Commonwealth Games may still be several months away, but Griffith University alumnus Delvene Cockatoo-Collins already feels like she has won gold.
The North Stradbroke artist was selected to design the artwork for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games medals which were unveiled at the weekend.
Griffith University Games Champion Cameron McEvoy and alumnus Domonic Bedggood were among the athletes at the GC2018 Charity Gala who got a sneak peek at the medals.
“It was overwhelming,” Delvene said.
“My mother was with me and she was in tears.
“It’s nice to finally be able to speak about it and see everyone’s reaction.
“It was so special to hear the athletes say they loved them, because they are who I had in mind when I did the drawings and designs.”
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation chairman Peter Beattie said the medals were symbolic of every Games and the “ultimate goal” of every athlete.
“The reveal of these striking gold, silver and