Never write off Champions: The Oarsome Foursome story
August 7th, 2020The ‘Oarsome Foursome’ showed the world that you can never write off champions at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Through the highs and lows of Australian rowing, the ‘Oarsome Foursome’ proved that champions will always find a way to succeed.
Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist
August 6th, 2020We have a role available for an experienced, highly professional, titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist to join our performance services team on a 0.4 FTE part time employed basis.
Russell Mark’s success on and off target
August 5th, 2020With his incredible results and likeable personality Russell Mark paved the way for Victoria’s talented group of shooting athletes today and put shooting on the map in Australia.
Our Second Games
August 4th, 2020The sporting focus of 1996 was clearly on the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Atlanta. Following the great achievements in Barcelona we were optimistic that our athletes could do even better this time.
Vixens start season in style
August 3rd, 2020Ten months on from their last Suncorp Super Netball outing, the Melbourne Vixens have given their fans something to smile about, recording a 63-52 victory over their crosstown rivals, the Collingwood Magpies.
Remembering the 1992 Olympics through Hockey legend Jay Stacy
July 31st, 2020Our final chapter of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics will be a reflection with Hockey legend Jay Stacy, one of the best players Australia has ever produced.
The tale of two sisters who play hockey and study physiotherapy together
July 30th, 2020Aisling and Ciara Utri share more similarities than your average pair of sisters – the two are pursuing their hockey career together whilst both attending La Trobe University with the help of the La Trobe Elite Athlete Program (LEAP). La Trobe Sport Media and Communications intern, Tricia-Marie Mifsud, chats to the duo about their sporting journey.
Doing it the hard way: The story of Brian McNicholl
July 29th, 2020Most athletes are only able to represent their country at the Paralympic or Olympic Games once. This is unless you are weightlifter Brian McNicholl who was able to win five medals across six Paralympic Games. On top of his game for over two decades.
Our First Games
July 28th, 20201992 - This was the year of our first Olympic and Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.
Peace & Harmony: Jenny Donnet 1992 Opening Ceremony Reflection
July 27th, 2020People of all nations, colours, races, live in harmony, respecting one another, laughing and crying together, all in the pursuit of excellence.
