Scotty James named Australia's flag bearer

VIS snowboarder, Scotty James, led the Australian team with pride in the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games on Friday night.

23-year-old James admitted that when he was announced as Australia’s flag bearer, he was all smiles.

"When I found out, I was over the moon, I was lost for words and then it really came to me that something amazing had just happened." He said.

Joining James are his five VIS team mates; Lydia Lassila (Freestyle), Danielle Scott (Freestyle), Laura Peel (Freestyle), Samantha Wells (Freestyle) and David Morris (Freestyle).

2018 Winter Olympics Guide and Preview for PyeongChang 2018

Photo Credit: Australian Olympic Team

Latest News

Between You & Me: Jaryd Clifford and Tim Logan

April 24, 2024

The power of friendship and it's contribution to a pursuit of athletic excellence rings true for Paralympian Jaryd Clifford and his guide, best friend and housemate, Tim Logan.

In-Seine Facts | The Games Torch Relay

April 16, 2024

The Olympic flame will be lit in ancient Olympia today, Tuesday April 16, and will be carried on a 68-day relay for the first ever opening ceremony to take place outside of a stadium, along the Seine river in Paris on July 26.

The Wellbeing Nexus

April 4, 2024

Deakin University in collaboration with the Victorian Institute of Sport has researched the role of Performance Lifestyle Advisers (PLAs) and how the profession in holistic athlete wellbeing contributes to high performance outcomes for Australia.

Between You and Me: Sam Williamson and Jono Wallace-Smith

March 28, 2024

World Champion swimmer Sam Williamson and his VIS Physical Preparation Coach, Jono Wallace-Smith have an undoubtedly unique friendship. Dive into their quirky conversations, bromance moments and how they're gearing up for Paris qualification.

In-Seine Facts | The ultimate Eiffel Tower souvenir

March 26, 2024

The average tourist may return from Paris with an Eiffel Tower key ring or notebook. Olympians and Paralympians, however, will return with the most unique souvenir of all with a historic part of the city etched into the medal around their necks.

Related news

Lassila's Legacy

April 1, 2018

It was not quite the result Lydia had hoped for.

Scotty James: “I’m just getting started”

April 1, 2018

The scene was set for the greatest halfpipe showdown in Winter Olympic history.

Gourley oh so close

March 19, 2018

Mitchell Gourley performed consistently at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics coming away with three top-8 finishes.

See all our partners

VIS is proudly supported by

The Victorian Institute of Sport acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the people of the Kulin Nation and recognise their continuing connection to this land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.