Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva | Succeeding in the challenging world of rhythmic gymnastics
January 18, 2024The VIS takes a look at the tough reality behind the glittering ‘show’ of rhythmic gymnastics through Australian Commonwealth Games champion Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva.
Finn Luu | Australian by birth, European by trade
January 11, 2024VIS scholarship holders, Finn Luu and Nick Lum, are living out their table tennis dreams in Germany's state of the art table tennis epicentre, Liebherr Masters College. The exclusivity of the academy speaks for the type of talent it attracts. It's fast becoming the preferred place to be for any young table tennis star striving for the professional arena.
VIS cyclists dominated at the 2024 Road National Championships
January 9, 2024Ten VIS scholarship holders won gold at the championships, which concluded in Buninyong on Sunday. A further four won either silver or bronze.
VIS stars excel at Combat Australia Awards
December 15, 2023VIS scholarship holders Leon Sejranovic, Katharina Haecker and Caitlin Parker were all recognised at the Combat Australia awards this week. Parker’s haul of three awards acknowledged her outstanding year in the boxing ring, which included qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Jessica Gallagher | Defying limits and inspiring generations
December 14, 2023From alpine skier, to track and field athlete, to rower and now cyclist, Jessica Gallagher's history is an impressively long one with the 37-year old osteopath training towards the Paris Paralympics. Gallagher was honoured at the RMIT University graduation evening, sharing with the 2023 graduates her incredible story.
The Bond of Brotherhood and Taekwondo | Tom and Will Afonczenko
December 7, 2023Brothers Tom and Will Afonczenko competed with and against each other throughout their taekwondo careers. Following their recent decisions to retire, the former VIS athletes reflect upon their sporting journeys and muse on life beyond the mat.
Trailblazing Tapper - International Day of People with a Disability
December 1, 2023VIS Para athlete, Melissa Tapper continues to lead in and out of the arena. Whilst dominating the global table tennis scene, Tapper is also developing new ways of spreading her positive impacts to communities and the environment.
The Victorian Institute of Sport: Where high performance and a purposeful life meet
November 30, 2023VIS athletes display how they are excelling in their personal endeavours outside of their chosen sports. These students have struck the balance between managing their sporting and personal commitments which has been recognised by the tertiary institutions they attend.
The Smiling Assassin | Saffron Tambyrajah
November 29, 2023VIS taekwondo star, Saffron Tambyrajah demonstrates an unwavering passion and commitment to improving her taekwondo skillset. Her desire to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics is indicative of her motivation to challenge herself and perform at the highest level of her game.
Climbing to the top | Oceana Mackenzie booked for Paris
November 28, 2023Climber Oceana Mackenzie has qualified for her second Olympic Games after winning the boulder and lead at the Oceania selection trials in Melbourne over the weekend.
