Victorian Institute of Sport

🥈 Silver for Tahlia Clayton-Goodie

VIS-supported athlete Tahlia Clayton-Goodie has added silver in the Women's C1 Road Race to the gold she claimed in the time trial earlier at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.

A gold and a silver from one World Championships, another standout result for the Geelong rider.

Well done Tahlia 👏

🥉 Bronze for Alana Forster

VIS-supported athlete Alana Forster has claimed bronze in the Women's C5 Road Race, adding to the silver she won in the time trial at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.

Two more podiums for the reigning C5 world champion in both the time trial and road race, and a Paralympic bronze medallist in Paris, further cementing her place among the best in the world.

Well done Alana 👏

🥈 Another silver for Tara Neyland

VIS-supported athlete Tara Neyland has backed up her time trial silver with another podium finish, claiming silver in the Women's C4 Road Race at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.

Two silvers from two starts, capping off a huge year that already included two gold medals and two world records at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Well done Tara 👏

🥈 Silver for Tara Neyland

VIS-supported athlete Tara Neyland has claimed silver in the Women's C4 Time Trial at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama.

It's another strong result in a big year for Tara, who claimed two gold medals and set two world records at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Well done Tara!

🥈 Silver for Alana Forster

VIS-supported athlete Alana Forster has added silver in the Women's C5 Time Trial at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships to an already outstanding collection.

The reigning world champion in both the C5 time trial and road race, and a Paralympic bronze medallist in Paris, Alana continues to be one of the standout stories in Australian Para cycling.

Well done Alana!

🥇 Gold for Tahlia Clayton-Goodie

VIS-supported athlete Tahlia Clayton-Goodie has claimed gold in the Women's C1 Time Trial at the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, defending the title she won in Ronse last year.

It caps a remarkable run for the Geelong rider, who also swept four gold medals in the C1 classification at last year's Track World Championships in Rio.

Well done Tahlia!

Ever dreamt of standing on the start line for Australia at a Paralympic Games?

The VIS Para Sport Unit, is looking for pilots and guides to support elite vision-impaired athletes on the road to LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

Pilots are a key part of an athlete's performance team, training and competing together at the state, national and international level.

No experience needed, but we are looking for individuals who are confident, capable, and preferably with a high level of fitness. The VIS Para Sport Unit provides the training and support to get you race-ready.

Reliable, communicative, and ready to commit to a high performance program?

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Ever wanted to represent Australia at the Paralympics?

September 21-October 1 the VIS Para Sport Unit is kicking off its spring Talent Search Program with a chance to try Para sports from table tennis to track cycling, archery to athletics, in welcoming, supported environments.

Whether you're new to Para sport, curious about a Para pathway, or just looking for an exciting new challenge, there's a session for you.

No experience required!

Full schedule and registration link below.

Click this link for more information: https://bit.ly/4xiK5jH

COME & TRY PARA ATHLETICS!

Ready to give Para athletics a go? Join the VIS Para Sport Unit for a fun, inclusive morning and try running, frame running, wheelchair racing, long jump, standing throws and seated throws!

📍 Landy Field Athletics Track, Barwon Terrace, Geelong
📅 12 September
⏰ 9:00am-12:00pm
👟 Ages 13-25

Come along, have a go and discover what’s possible! ✨

🔗 Click here to register: bit.ly/4x8yUde