A perfect score in the International Mathematical Olympiad

Alex (CH5) recently represented the UK at the International Mathematical Olympiad, which took place in Shanghai.

Alex was one of seven competitors out of 666 to receive a perfect score of 42/42, helping the UK achieve joint 8th place overall.

He will move to the top of the worldwide Hall of Fame at 10 Downing Street with a total of 5 gold medals and 2 silver medals over his IMO career.

Head of Mathematics, Owen Elton said, “It is fitting that Alex has capped his unprecedented IMO career with a perfect score. The only competitor ever to have won seven medals, he is likely to sit atop the Hall of Fame for decades. We, in Tonbridge School’s maths department, are absolutely thrilled for him, wish him luck as he goes up to Cambridge, and will keep a keen eye out for his future mathematical contributions.”

Congratulations, Alex, on your multiple successes throughout your time at the School.