Between You & Me: Nick Lum and Finn Luu
July 24, 2024From childhood rivals at eight years old to Australian top-ranked table tennis players and best friends. Nick Lum and Finn Luu are dominating the table tennis scene together.
Paris Preview: VIS Olympians to watch
July 17, 202410,500 athletes from 206 countries and teams will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Among them will be 82 Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holders bearing Australian green and gold.
Georgia Sheehan | Almost Olympian
July 4, 2024"I found myself in the club that no athlete wants to join: the circle of ‘almost Olympians’." While this time of year is filled with tears of relief and elation for some, for others, it's utter devastation. VIS diver, Georgia Sheehan reflects on the reality of missing out on the Olympic dream.
Move over brie and baguettes... feeding Australia's Paralympians
July 2, 2024The Australian Paralympic team is set for success in Paris, accompanied by beloved Aussie treats like Caramello Koalas and Vegemite. VIS dietitian and Paralympics Australia Performance Services Lead, Siobhan Crawshay and her team have meticulously planned every detail to ensure creature comforts are met. It's the extra one percenters that count, after all.
Between You & Me: Rachael Lynch & Stacia Strain
June 28, 2024From representing Australia together in the Hockeyroos to gallivanting in Europe to mend their mutual heartbreak, Stacia Strain and Rachael Lynch's friendship is as thick as thieves. Hockey brought them together, but friendship became their superglue.
Odgers Berndston partners with VIS for CEO search
June 21, 2024The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is partnering with Odgers Berndtson for the recruitment of its next Chief Executive Officer.
Being a visible ally this Pride Month
June 13, 2024As we embrace the spirit of Pride Month we speak to Sylvie Withers, Project Manager for Innovation and Research at the Victorian Institute of Sport, about how to be an effective ally for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Swimming through shadows: Daniel Kowalski's journey to self-acceptance
June 1, 2024Daniel Kowalski, a swimming icon known for his historic Olympic feats, faced silent struggles with deep personal demons and the challenges of living a closeted life. Today, he channels his experiences into helping fellow athletes navigate their post-competition lives, emerging as a beacon of resilience and hope.
Between You & Me: Katharina and Alex Haecker
May 30, 2024Two dedicated judo enthusiasts from Hamburg have navigated their paths from local clubs to the international stage, as coach and athlete, and husband and wife. Their professional partnership in the earlier years and shared passion for judo set up a successful pathway for the pair, but their relationship off the judo mat guides their team oriented mindset to reach goals together.
Australian Sporting Network: Joint Reconciliation Statement
May 27, 2024The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is proud to again join its partners in sport to reaffirm its commitment to reconciliation.
