South Australian Sports Institute (SASI)

Congratulations to SASI graduates Jessie Grenvold, Matilda Garrett, Georgie Horjus and Sarah Klau on their selection in the 2026-27 Australian Diamonds Squad 🇦🇺 🏐

With major international campaigns ahead, including the Commonwealth Games and a home Netball World Cup, selection in the Diamonds Squad is an exciting opportunity and recognition for all four athletes👏

Great to have Belgian triathlete Jelle Geens in at ACSA 🇧🇪🚴‍♂️
 
The two-time Ironman 70.3 World Champion spent time in the wind tunnel a few months back as he prepares for a big 2026 season and a potential move up to the full Ironman distance. With the bike leg doubling in distance, even the smallest aerodynamic gains can make a huge difference 🤝
 
Looking forward to seeing what’s ahead for Jelle over the next few months 👊

Connection through culture and storytelling 🖤💛❤️

As part of our Connection to Country athlete artwork series, our cycling athletes have been working alongside proud Barkindji artist Caitlyn Davies-Plummer to create artworks reflecting identity, journey, connection and unity. Through the project, athletes were encouraged to explore and share their own stories while deepening their understanding of culture and connection to country 🎨

During National Reconciliation Week 2026, projects like this continue to highlight the power of conversation, learning and connection through sport 🚴🚴‍♂️

A huge thank you to the AIS for making this project possible 🙌



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Think you’ve got what it takes to be a world-class athlete? 🥇🇦🇺

SASI Talent Search is back these July school holidays and we’re looking for 13 to 17-year-olds ready to uncover their athletic potential 💥

We’re also running a dedicated girls only session to help more young women take the next step in high-performance sport 🙌

Spots are limited – register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4cqS44a

An incredible five months for Aidan Murphy ⚡️
 
From 17 January to 21 May, Aidan raced 14 individual events alongside two relay appearances, helping Australia claim bronze in the World Athletics Relay Championships. Across that stretch, he produced eight performances faster than the PBs he held at the beginning of 2026, repeatedly dipping under or right alongside the dashed red line marking his previous bests.
 
Now sitting second on the Australian all-time list in both the 200m and 400m, the newly crowned Oceania Champion turns his attention to the European season and a potential Commonwealth Games campaign 👏

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A new SASI Athlete Advisory Group has been announced, bringing together athletes from a range of sports to represent the voices and experiences of their peers in high-performance sport 💬

The group will work closely with SASI leadership to provide feedback, share ideas and help shape initiatives that support athletes both in and outside of sport.

Congratulations to:
🔹 Rowan Crothers
🔹 Anu Francis
🔹 Chris McHugh
🔹 Fernando Grez Montiel
🔹 Hamish Allan
🔹 Solly Bushby
🔹 Darcy Miller
🔹 Hannah Gough
🔹 Gabe McKenna-Lieschke

We’re excited to see the impact this group will make over the next 12 months 🤩

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3PuICq4

Congratulations to Bryce Hammond and Eliza Pannell on their selection in the 2026 U21 Australian Squads, with Bryce named in the Burras and Eliza in the Jillaroos 👏🇦🇺

Shoutout also to Hattie Tyrer and Oscar Freeman, currently representing Australia with the U18 teams in India 🇮🇳🏑

Let’s goooo! 🔥

Building stronger support systems 🤝

SASI hosted a two-day Para Performance Support workshop alongside the Australian Sports Commission and Paralympics Australia, bringing together national sporting organisations and institute network physios, carers and performance support staff from across the country.

Focused on collaboration, shared learning and athlete-centred care, the workshop explored best practice across physiotherapy, medicine, psychology, neurodiversity and technical support to help drive sustainable success in para sport 👏

Can't wait for this one... bring on Sunday! 🤩