The VIS takes a look at the tough reality behind the glittering show of rhythmic gymnastics through Australian Commonwealth Games champion Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva.
Performance Lifestyle
Thinking like an Olympian
It takes a village to raise an [athlete] and an even more dedicated community to raise an Olympian and Paralympian. For the support staff at the VIS, this sometimes involves putting ourselves in the athletes shoes in order to understand what it takes to reach the top.
‘Mental health can make or break an athlete’ – Building mental resilience with Laetisha Scanlan
With October being Mental Health Month and October 10 being the United Nations World Mental Health Day, the Victorian Institute of Sport looks at what it takes to succeed in sport and life.
The Victorian Institute of Sport: Where high performance and a purposeful life meet
VIS 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.