Victorian Jess Morrison part of Rowsellas Women's Pair to claim bronze
August 3, 2024The Rowsellas have their first medal of the Paris Olympic Games with Victorian Jessica Morrison and partner Annabelle McIntyre claiming bronze in the final of the Women's Pair.
Claudia Hollingsworth: Entering her Olympic era
August 2, 2024While most 19-year-olds spend their days hopping from club to club or figuring out which career path to take, middle distance runner Claudia Hollingsworth is hitting major milestones that most could only dream of.
Bronzed Penny takes first shooting medal in Paris
August 2, 2024Australia has its first shooting medal of the Paris Olympics, with Penny Smith claiming bronze in the Women’s Trap.
Magnificent Montag delivers record performance for Olympic bronze
August 2, 2024Victorian racewalker Jemima Montag produced an inspiring 20km performance and smashed her Australian Record to win bronze underneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Golden Grace lives her Paris dream
July 28, 2024Grace Brown was a cross country runner who started cycling nine years ago out of frustration with her injuries, and now she is an Olympic cycling champion.
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.
