WEEKLY WRAP: Browning sizzles and Baff stars on snow

New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS) scholarship holder Rohan Browning showed a clean pair of heels to almost enter a rare club, while snowboarder Josie Baff’s memorable season continued at the World Junior Championships in Italy.

Browning a Whisker Away From Rare Club

NSWIS’s Rohan Browning came within a breath of becoming only the second Australian  to shatter the 10 second barrier when he unleashed blistering form in the 100m race of the Australian Track and Field Championships on Brisbane.

Baff and Johnstone Shine in Italy

NSWIS scholarship holders Josie Baff and James Johnstone became the dynamic duo in Italy, winning gold in snowboards Mixed Team event at the World Junior Championships.

 

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Hargreaves Hits Back to Stand Tall

NSW Institute of Sport scholarship holder Jack Hargreaves OAM was back where he says he belongs on Friday, the day after placing third in the final of the open men’s single scull final at the Australian Rowing Championships (ARC) at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre in Perth.

Rigney’s Special Birthday Celebration

NSWIS scholarship holder Tara Rigney’s win in the Australian Rowing Championships Open Women’s Single Scull Final on Thursday was literally one for the ages: The victory fell on her birthday!

Scott Returns Home With Eye of the Tiger 

NSWIS scholarship holder Kaye Scott returned home from India with a silver world championships boxing medal – and the fierce belief she boasts the qualities that are needed to fight her way onto the podium at next year’s Paris Olympic Games.

Levy Leave Lasting Legacy

One of the Australian Dolphins most respected athletes is set to leave a lasting legacy  for those following in his footsteps, with five-time Paralympian Matt Levy OAM working in conjunction with Swimming Australia to provide further opportunities for junior Para athletes.