STUDENTS from Maribyrnong Secondary College visited the Victorian Institute of Sport last Thursday to celebrate International Women’s Day by taking part in a girls’ day out.
The students spent time with elite sportswomen such as Winter Olympian Lydia Ierodiaconou, an aerial snow skier.
They also learnt about nutrition and science in sport and took part in a physical preparation session with Ms Ierodiaconou.
James Merlino, Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, also announced a number of Victorian Government research projects for women on Thursday, including Active Girls Inc, which examines girls’ participation in sport .
Picture: ARLENESACHON.
