by Victorian Institute of Sport | Oct 3, 2020 | All
Al, How are you Thanks for asking! In all honesty, I’m actually having a weird week. I’m currently running off about 3.5 hours of sleep after my brain wouldn’t go to sleep last night. Just preparing myself for a clumsy day and trying...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Sep 30, 2020 | All
His commitment and dedication to reach the pinnacle of his sport paid off in Barcelona, when he won a gold medal in the Bench Press with a new World Record of 227.5kg. During Brian McNicholls 30-year career he saw a lot of change in sport for people with...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Sep 28, 2020 | All
Currently in her 18th national netball league season, Thwaites first took to the court for the Melbourne Kestrels as a 15-year-old in 2002. From there she was a member of the inaugural Melbourne Vixens team in 2008, including the Premiership-winning side of 2009....
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Sep 18, 2020 | All
The new group features a wheelchair racer making her return to the top level after 16 years, a young star who used to train with Paralympic legend Kurt Fearnley, and a former German Paralympic gold medallist who won her first major title in Australian colours at the...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Sep 18, 2020 | All
VIS athlete Lisa Weightman is a high achiever and an incredibly inspiring person. Setting her sights high has led her to reach goals she never imagined reaching. She has taught us that by dreaming big, you can surprise yourself with what you’re capable...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Sep 3, 2020 | All
For Victorian Institute of Sports Dylan Alcott and Heath Davidson, Wimbledon was a tournament to remember. Alcott made history at the famous tournament on Saturday as part of the first group of players to contest a quad wheelchair tennis match at the All England Club....