Australian Institute of Sport

There's a lot of science that goes into sticking the landing!!

We've been working with Gymnastics Australia and University of Canberra on a PHD project - we're using biomechanical testing to explore how gymnasts move, adapt and develop complex skills, to help shape the future of Australian gymnastics 🤸‍♀️

Helping two-time world champion diver Cassiel Rousseau better understand the mental skills behind elite performance is just one example of the impact of this year's AIS Athlete Education Scholarship (AES) program.

Delivered in partnership with former Australian Sports Commission Chair John Wylie AC's charity, the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation, the AIS Athlete Education Scholarship supports holistic athlete development by helping athletes not only prepare for life after sport but also enhance their performance whilst still competing.

For Rousseau, the scholarship is helping him pursue psychology studies while continuing to compete at the highest level in diving.

"Over the years, I have become increasingly aware of how mindset, resilience, focus and emotional regulation directly influence performance outcomes," Rousseau said.

"Studying psychology allows me to better understand this, both within myself and within others."

“The scholarship not only assists with education costs but also allows me to focus on ensuring I can continue representing my sport and my community at the highest level.”

Since 2020, the AIS Athlete Education Scholarship program has supported 278 athletes with more than $850,000 towards their education. With support from the John and Myriam Wylie Foundation continuing through to LA 2028, the program is helping athletes develop the skills and confidence to thrive both during and after their sporting careers.

We're working with Australian Athletics to help optimise 14-year-old T62 sprinter Alex's running blade setup 🏃‍♂️

Using 3D motion capture to measure how the blades affect his movements and force plates to measure the force he applies to the ground, we're gathering data that will inform further testing by our AIS engineers.

Mission achieved🥇✨

Eileen Cikamatana claimed her third Commonwealth Games gold, and second for the green and gold 💚💛

A true class act 💫 congratulations Eileen!

Double bronze and not done yet 💪🇦🇺

Four years ago, Jesse Moore made the tough decision to pull out of the all-around final in Birmingham due to injury.

And now he stands on the podium for the second time at these Commonwealth Games as a dual bronze medalist.

Proud would be an understatement, we see the work you put in each and every day 💪 congratulations Jesse bring on the rest of the Games 🇦🇺

Quiet strength. Warrior spirit 💫

We've been with you every step of the way and we're incredibly proud of you Georgia Godwin 🫶

“I'm gonna be completely honest, it's been a horrible, horrible road back.”

“My support team has been absolutely amazing, but the mental challenges I've had to go through have been the hardest I've been through in my life.“

Bring on the rest of 💪

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