The VIS is the home to a crop of exceptionally talented middle-distance runners; Abbey Caldwell, Catriona Bisset and Linden Hall. We caught up with Caldwell ahead of the upcoming World Championships to learn more about her progression onto the world stage and how the relationship with her Australian teammates has helped her thrive.
A gender inclusive culture makes for a strong organisation. Much of the success among VIS athletes can be attributed to the high value placed on the retention of excellent coaches, many of which are female.
The 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships have wrapped up with several VIS athletes competing across Track, Road, BMX Racing and Mountain Bike disciplines. From World Record holders to debuts, the World Championships provided a full spectrum of podium finishes, experiences and memories to last a lifetime.
Wheelchair basketball is the fastest growing sport for athletes with disability, according to Disability Sports Australia. When Chithic Machar attended a school holiday program for wheelchair basketball as a teenager in Werribee, he discovered a passion he is now turning into a career.