The 2003 competition saw the participation of 13 teams in the
Asia Pacific, 5 teams in Europe and 7 teams in North America.
The world semi-final was held
on 30 September between the University of Bremen (Germany) and the
University of Auckland (New Zealand). The world final was held on
1 October 2003 at the Langericht of Bremen.
The 2003 problem,
Case
Concerning the Mineral Exploitation of Boznemcova and Related Incidents
(Vesta v Ceres),
was written by Mr. Ricky J. Lee (Australia)
and Mr. Michael E. Davis (Australia).
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Winner:
University of Auckland (New Zealand)
Jesse Wilson and Isaac Hikaka
Runner-Up:
Georgetown University (United States)
Amanda Shafer, Petra Vorwig and Melissa Beiting
Semi-Finalist:
University of Bremen (Germany)
Deirdre Ni Chearbhaill, Kamlesh Gungaphul and Giorgi Kavtaradze
Best Memorials:
University of Bremen (Germany)
Best Oralists:
Petra Vorwig (United States)
Semi-Final
Judges:
Prof. Stephan Hobe (Germany)
Ms. Marcia Smith (United States)
Dr. Olivier Ribbelink (the Netherlands)
Final Judges:
Judge Gilbert Guillaume (France)
Judge Abdul G. Koroma (Sierra Leone)
Judge Vladlen S. Vereshchetin (Russia)