Emily Petricola wins gold at her first Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Games
Gallagher lands back-to-back bronze medals
VIS athlete Jessica Gallagher ensured Australia’s Paralympic team had a spring in its step departing Sochi, claiming a bronze medal on the final day of the Paralympic Games.
Kane awarded top honour
VIS Paralympic alpine skier Toby Kane spent the early years of his life in and out of hospital, having numerous operations and being constantly surrounded by doctors.
The brains behind the brawn: Sylvie Withers
VIS lead sport scientist, Sylvie Withers, whose parents were Olympic rowers, was training to qualify for the Australian Rowing Team before she realised that she wouldnt make it to the Olympics. It was then that she decided to help others achieve their Olympics aspirations.