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Stella Barton began riding at the age of seven, but it was the idea of competing against the stunning backdrop of Versailles that really sparked her dream of making her Paralympic debut at Paris 2024.
As the world prepares to celebrate the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, the Australian Institute of Sport has revealed a bold new plan to ensure the nation’s Para athletes have access to the world’s best coaches in the lead up to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
A decade on from receiving Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Local Sporting Champion (LSC) grants, Nina Kennedy, Jess Hull, and Matt Denny have returned home triumphant from Paris after contributing to Australia’s best ever Olympic performance.
In an opinion piece for the Nine newspapers, Australian Sports Commission CEO Kieren Perkins OAM urges Australians to keep supporting our Aussie Olympians and Paralympians after we say farewell to Paris.
As the world celebrates their athletic feats, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) is also cheering on our athletes for their wins off the field.
Their results in Paris have been a long time coming for cyclist Matthew Glaetzer and swimmer Cam McEvoy, but with the support of their performance teams and loved ones, the pair have certainly brought Australian sport’s vision to win well and inspire Australians to life in France.
When Noemie Fox stole hearts across the nation with Olympic gold in the Kayak Cross, it was the culmination of months of planning from her support team at Paddle Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Australia’s golden girl of the pool, Ariarne Titmus, summed up what it means to win well in Paris, saying she doesn't just compete for herself, but to inspire and motivate future generations.
A message from the AIS Athlete Advisory Committee to Australia's Olympians and Paralympians in Paris.
As they care for and manage hundreds of athletes in Paris, Olympic and Paralympic Chefs de Mission Anna Meares and Kate McLoughlin will also be looking out for each other.