Alumni
For over 35 years, the Victorian Institute of Sport has been the launchpad for Victoria’s best athletes, empowering them to achieve success in sport and life.
Our alumni network celebrates this legacy, keeping past and present athletes and staff connected as part of the VIS family.
It’s a community built on shared ambition, lifelong friendships, and the pursuit of excellence – because once you’re VIS, you’re always VIS.
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Alumni NEWS
15 May 2026
VIS alumnus Sharelle McMahon etches her name into history at VicSport Awards
Winners have been announced for the Victorian Sport Awards (VSAs), honouring the Victorian sport and active recreation industry for achievements made during the 2025 calendar year. Presented by the Victorian Government and Vicsport on Wednesday 13 May in the Members Dining Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, 19 awards were presented that span individual and team…
26 January 2026
VIS and AOC congratulate Cathy Freeman on being named Companion of the Order of Australia
The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) warmly congratulate Cathy Freeman on being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Australia’s highest honour.
19 January 2026
From the VIS to Bass Strait: an Alumni’s Sydney to Hobart story
Throughout the gruelling 628‑nautical‑mile Bass Strait crossing, sailor James Jackson drew on his high‑performance training to endure the four‑day offshore challenge, relying on the mental skills, nutrition strategies and fatigue management he developed as a VIS athlete.
19 January 2026
From the VIS to Bass Strait: an Alumni’s Sydney to Hobart story
3 September 2024
VIS appoints new CEO
