After months of feeling broken and questioning whether it was worth continuing her long jump career, Brooke Buschkuehl overcame all of lifes challenges to win a second-straight Commonwealth Games silver medal in Birmingham.
Athletics
WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Petricola still champion of the World
In VIS sport, Emily Petricola proved she was still the best in the world at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships, as the Aussie Diamonds were crowned Constellation Cup champions.
WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Para-Table Tennis Success in Spain
In VIS Sport, The Para-table tennis Australian team dominated in Spain, as the Melbourne Vixens started their season with a win. Meanwhile, a couple of boxers secured their spot in the national team after winning gold at the selection trials.
Minister for Sport visits the VIS
The Victorian Minister for Sport, the Hon. Steve Dimopoulos visited the Victorian Institute of Sports (VIS) headquarters on Tuesday afternoon. The Minister for Sport met with VIS athletes, staff and members of the Board.