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QAS-supported athletes break records and secured medals in international competitions.
QAS and LSKD team up to support the careers of Queensland’s elite athletes
The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) has partnered with Queensland-based sportswear brand LSKD as part of its Dream Twice program.
QAS supported Olympic and Paralympic athletes bound for Paris
Paris Paralympic selection:
The first cohort of Australian Paralympic athletes for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games has been announced, featuring QAS-supported athletes three-time Paralympic gold medallist Curtis McGrath and two-time Paralympic medallist Susan Seipel, who have secured their spots in the para-canoe team.
Paris Olympic selection:
Two QAS-supported athletes, Matthew Denny and Michelle Jenneke, have secured their spots in the stellar lineup of fourteen athletes announced for the Australian athletics team heading to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Charting New Waters: A Q&A with Abbey Rankin
Discover Abbey Rankin's inspiring journey from AFL to sailing, as she shares insights from her experience with the Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program.
From surfing to sailing: A Q&A with Laila Opanubi
Introducing Laila Opanubi: From a young age, Laila's affinity for the water was unmistakable. Identified through our YouFor2032 Talent Identification Program, she’s now embracing the challenges of sailing, balancing her training and final year of school. In this exclusive Q&A article, Laila discusses her journey.
Kayla McCormick is on the path to BMX stardom
As part of the Queensland Youth Week, we’re highlighting some inspiring stories of young athletes coming through our Youfor2032 Talent Identification Program.
QAS announces major partners for Dream Twice athlete employment program
Three of the state’s leading employers have teamed up with the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) as primary partners for its athlete employment program – Dream Twice.
QAS supported athletes bound for Paris plus highlights from competitions
Paris Olympic selection:
At the Paris 2024 Qualification tournament in NZ, the Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby team secured gold. Among them, six QAS supported athletes—Ella Sabljak, Chris Bond, Ryley Batt, Brayden Foxley-Conelly, Beau Vernon, and Josh Nicolson—were part of the team.
Last updated: 17 Nov 2022