Historic Win: Muhamed Numanović in IPhO Hall of Fame

Jul 26, 2025

We are proud to announce that Muhamed Numanović, a student of Richmond Park Schools Tuzla, has been included in the official Hall of Fame of the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)—a distinction awarded to students who have earned three or more medals in this globally prestigious competition. Muhamed is the only student from Bosnia and Herzegovina ever to achieve this.

🡒 View the official IPhO Hall of Fame list here: ipho-unofficial.org

Screenshot of the IPhO Hall of Fame webpage showing Muhamed Numanović listed among multi-medal winners from around the world.

Official IPhO Hall of Fame page showing Muhamed Numanović listed as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s only multi-medal winner in the Olympiad’s 55-year history.

A Record-Breaking Achievement in Physics

Muhamed is now among fewer than 130 students worldwide who have earned this honor in the IPhO’s 55-year history. Even more impressively, he is one of just nine students globally to have qualified for the Olympiad four times and medaled each year.

This milestone is a personal triumph for Muhamed and a historic moment for STEM education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Student of the Year: A True Ambassador of Excellence

Named Student of the Year for 2024/2025, Muhamed exemplifies Richmond Park Education’s commitment to academic excellence and global achievement. Alongside his accomplishments in physics and mathematics, he has been an active participant in debate, civic initiatives, and language studies—demonstrating the qualities of a well-rounded, future-ready student.

Muhamed Numanović’s Key Achievements

First Year

  • 1st – Cantonal Physics

  • 2nd – Federal Physics

  • 6th – National Physics

  • Honorable Mention – IPhO

  • 2nd – Cantonal Mathematics

Second Year

  • 1st – Cantonal Physics

  • 2nd – Federal Physics

  • 2nd – National Physics

  • Bronze – EuPhO (Hanover, Germany)

  • Bronze – IPhO (Tokyo, Japan)

  • 2nd – Cantonal Mathematics

Third Year

  • Gold, Silver & Bronze Plaques – MONTK

  • 1st – Cantonal & Federal Physics

  • 2nd – National Physics

  • Bronze – EuPhO (Kutaisi, Georgia)

  • Bronze – IPhO (Isfahan, Iran)

  • 3rd – Cantonal Mathematics

Fourth Year

  • Silver Plaque – MONTK

  • 1st – Cantonal & Federal Physics

  • 2nd – National Physics

  • 2nd – Cantonal Mathematics

  • Bronze – EuPhO (Sofia, Bulgaria, June 2025)

  • Bronze – IPhO (Paris, France, July 2025)

Muhamed Numanović holding the Bosnia and Herzegovina flag and wearing a bronze medal at the 2025 International Physics Olympiad in Paris.

Richmond Park student Muhamed Numanović represents Bosnia and Herzegovina at IPhO 2025 in Paris, earning his fourth consecutive medal.

A Legacy in the Making

Muhamed’s dedication to science, his broad interests in social and civic engagement, and his consistent excellence represent the best of what Richmond Park Education strives to cultivate. His journey reminds us that global achievement begins with curiosity, discipline, and a love of learning.

We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Muhamed and look forward to seeing the next chapter of his journey.

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