The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) warmly congratulate Cathy Freeman on being appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Australia’s highest honour.
Alumni
From the VIS to Bass Strait: an Alumni’s Sydney to Hobart story
Throughout the gruelling 628‑nautical‑mile Bass Strait crossing, sailor James Jackson drew on his high‑performance training to endure the four‑day offshore challenge, relying on the mental skills, nutrition strategies and fatigue management he developed as a VIS athlete.
VIS appoints new CEO
The Victorian Institute of Sport has appointed distinguished sports administrator and Olympian Nicole Livingstone OAM OLY as Chief Executive Officer.
Between You & Me: Rachael Lynch & Stacia Strain
From 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.