by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jul 15, 2023 | All
The pandemic put an end to Anabelle Smiths hopes of winning another medal in the 3m Synchronised diving event in Tokyo. With the help of VIS sport psychologist, Caroline Anderson, Smith reframed her mindset with the end goal of representing Australia at a third...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jul 15, 2023 | All
From the first time we used the guide rope, it seemed to work perfectly – Tim Logan Disappointment & Pride Jaryd Clifford returned to Australia as a three-time Paralympic medallist, winning silver in both the T12/13 Marathon and the 5000m, and a bronze in...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jul 14, 2023 | All
Also working at Athletics Australia as their national high performance nutrition lead, Rothwell went to Tokyo to support Australia’s Olympic Athletics Team. Rothwell played a key role in ensuring athletes were able to meet their nutritional needs, in...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jul 4, 2023 | All
Rhydian Cowley spends most of his time walking on Wurundjeri country in Naarm (Melbourne). In an average week the Olympic race walker will complete more than 100km of training – at a pace few can run. In March, Cowley swapped his walking shoes with a 4WD in Dja...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jul 2, 2023 | All
Dylan Alcott has won his second Wimbledon quad wheelchair singles title. The world No.1 successfully defended his 2019 crown, defeating Sam Schroder of the Netherlands 6-2 6-2 in Saturday night’s final. I just love Wimbledon. I get emotional thinking about...
by Victorian Institute of Sport | Jun 25, 2023 | All
Long-term Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) scholarship holder Danielle Scott confirmed her status as aerial skiings best, winning her first ever World Cup Crystal Globe title. Scott finished second In the final leg of the FIS World Cup tour, at Almaty,...