The Australian Maths Trust has announced a team of four outstanding high school mathematicians to represent Australia at the 2026 European Girl’s Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO), an international competition that brings together leading young mathematicians from around the world.
The team, including Anna Luo, Christine Ou, Amber Li, and Yihan (Olivia) Sun brings together a diverse range of strengths across combinatorics, geometry, topology, and applied mathematics, and a shared commitment to highlevel problemsolving.
“All four students have demonstrated exceptional dedication and perseverance to be selected for the 2026 EGMO team,” said Mat Meriaux, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maths Trust (AMT). “Their selection is a testament to the sustained effort, curiosity, and talent required to succeed at the highest levels of school mathematics. We congratulate each of them on this achievement and are proud to support them as they represent Australia on the international stage.”
Mr Meriaux added that the team has been motivated by Australia’s strong performances at EGMO in recent years and expressed confidence that the students will continue that tradition with distinction.
The students will be accompanied by Team Leader Michelle Chen, and Deputy Team Leader Elizabeth Yevdokimov, both former Australian Olympiad team representatives.
The AMT 2026 EGMO initiative is supported by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the Inspiring Australia – Science Engagement Programme, and by Jane Street, the Trust’s major Partner and supporter of the Australian Informatics and Mathematical Olympiad programs.
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Amber Li – Year 12, Pymble Ladies’ College (NSW)
“What inspires me most is that even the biggest ideas in mathematics were discovered step by step by people like us.”
Amber Li is a mathematics student whose interest in the subject deepened through participation in mathematical competitions and Olympiads. She particularly enjoys geometry and topology, drawn to mathematics’ power to turn abstract ideas into clear understanding. Amber is inspired by the historical development of mathematics and the way collective discovery has shaped science over time. She hopes to pursue mathematics at university and is interested in future research across areas such as algebraic topology, mathematical physics, or mathematical biology. Outside mathematics, Amber enjoys classical languages and literature and has trained in fencing for several years.
Anna Luo – Year 10, Sceggs Darlinghurst Secondary School (NSW)
“I love the moment when a problem suddenly makes sense and you see the elegant structure behind it.”
Anna Luo is a mathematics student with a strong interest in combinatorics, where she enjoys the creativity and insight required to solve complex problems elegantly. Her passion for mathematics began at a young age through curiositydriven exploration and has grown through sustained engagement with challenging problemsolving. Anna thrives on pushing herself intellectually and values the moments of clarity that come from deep mathematical understanding. She plans to study mathematics at university and sees the discipline as opening doors to a wide range of future opportunities. Outside mathematics, Anna is actively involved in debating and music, playing both piano and organ.
Christine Ou – Year 9, Abbotsleigh (NSW)
“Mathematics is beautiful because everything connects, and each proof tells part of a bigger story.”
Christine Ou is a mathematics student with a particular passion for geometry, inspired by its visual structure and interconnected ideas. Her interest in mathematics developed through early mentorship and a growing appreciation for rigorous proofs. Christine intends to pursue further mathematics study at university and hopes to build a future career in scientific research. She views EGMO as both a competitive opportunity and a platform for collaboration, connection, and representation of young women in mathematics. Beyond academics, Christine enjoys a wide range of activities including tennis, piano, debating, baking, and drawing.
Yihan (Olivia) Sun – Year 11, Lauriston Girls’ School (VIC)
“Maths is special because it’s creative, logical, and something you can truly share with others.”
Yihan (Olivia) Sun is a mathematics student who was introduced to advanced problemsolving from an early age. She enjoys combinatorics for its structured reasoning and patternbased approaches and values mathematics for its balance of creativity and logic. Olivia is particularly motivated by the strong sense of community within mathematics and the shared excitement of discovery. While she enjoys competitive mathematics, she hopes to apply her skills in a scientific field in the future, such as neuroscience. Outside academics, she enjoys reading, singing, playing the piano, and participating in sports including volleyball and golf.