Jade Haycraft – The Conversation

Jarryd Hughes has won Australia’s first medal in the snowboard cross event at a Winter Olympics. AAP/Dan Himbrechts

February 16, 2018

What makes a winning snowboard cross athlete like Jarryd Hughes?

Jade Haycraft, Victoria University

Snowboard cross has the highest incidence of injury during competition among the snowboarding disciplines.

Scotty James became the second Australian in Winter Olympic history to win a medal in the snowboard halfpipe event. EPA/Fazry Ismail

February 15, 2018

What makes a winning halfpipe snowboarder like Scotty James?

Jade Haycraft, Victoria University

Halfpipe snowboarders like Scotty James may seem laid-back and relaxed, but they are subjected to high physical load and fatigue induced by training and competition.

Frenzy and focus in the women’s Snowboard Cross final at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Vassil Donev/AAP

February 12, 2018

How snow‑deprived Aussies can win in snowboard cross and ski‑cross in Pyeongchang

Jade Haycraft, Victoria University

Hurtling at 50 km per hour over vertical drops, rolls and turning banks – that’s snowboard cross and ski-cross. If they make a good start, seven Australians are in with a medal chance in Pyeongchang.

2017 inaugural AFLW best and fairest, and Adelaide Crows premiership player Erin Phillips. Tracey Nearmy/AAP

February 1, 2018

Mark! Kick! Tackle! The reality of fast‑tracking women into elite AFL

Jade Haycraft, Victoria University

Elite female athletes are leaving their chosen sport to pursue a career in AFLW. But what skills do they possess that allow them to be successful footballers with limited AFL experience?

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