by Ashley Gillespie | Feb 24, 2025 | All
Stephen Mowlam OAM, Lachlan Dreher, Rachel Dwyer (nee Imison) OAM, George Bazeley, Rachael Lynch OAM, Ashlee Wells and Johan Durst are just a few of the notable athletes to represent state and country. Mowlam won Olympic gold with the Australian men’s hockey...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Feb 6, 2025 | All
The milestone comes amidst a flurry of competition in world-class qualifying events, as Australian Team hopefuls strive to secure their opportunity to represent the country on the world’s biggest sporting stage. An expected Australian Team of around 50 athletes...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Feb 4, 2025 | All
The VIS is based in its own world class facility at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park and provides a state-of-the-art environment for Victoria’s best athletes, including two large gyms, a pool and recovery facilities, sport science laboratories, treatment...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 29, 2025 | All
Paris Olympians and Paralympians were recognised at the Australia Day Honours. Among them were VIS alumni Grace Brown, who recently retired from her athlete career at the end of 2024, and VIS cyclist Kelland O’Brien. Both athletes were honoured...
by Ashley Gillespie | Jan 22, 2025 | All
Never did she expect to stay in the game for so long competing against athletes half her age and, perhaps most importantly, enjoying every minute of it. Cookes sporting journey started when she was 14 years old, when she watched the opening ceremony of the Montréal...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 19, 2025 | All
Wheelchair basketball (WCBB) is a global sensation, known for its fast-paced action and intense rivalries. We break down what makes the sport unique and the specific skillset our athletes have to excel in this thrilling and dynamic sport. Written by Amelia...
