by Kate Paul-Drevensek | Jan 28, 2026 | All
In the sport of diving, which pursues extreme precision and flawless technique, effort is a creed etched into every athlete’s DNA. But for VIS athlete and Australian diver, Nina Phan, and VIS Diving Coach, Rebecca Stafford, sometimes the key to success lies in...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 27, 2026 | All
Olympic taekwondo athlete Stacey Hymer visited regional schools across Victoria to introduce students to the art of taekwondo, share insights from her elite sporting journey, and inspire young people to stay active and chase their dreams. For Stacey, the students’...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 26, 2026 | All
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. Cathy’s extraordinary contributions to sport, her leadership in...
by Australian Olympic Committee | Jan 23, 2026 | All
Joining the second largest Australian Winter Olympic Team are seven VIS athletes across aerial skiing, snowboarding and speed skating, including three making their Olympic debuts. Australia is set to shine in Milano Cortina this February, with the Australian Olympic...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 19, 2026 | All
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...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jan 19, 2026 | All
Snowboard halfpipe superstar Scotty James has delivered a career highlight performance under lights at the prestigious Laax Open in Switzerland, winning gold in the World Cup final and leading a memorable double‑podium result, with fellow Aussie Valentino Guseli...
