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For more than a century, St Virgil’s College has nurtured young men who have gone on to achieve excellence in sport at the highest level. Among the College’s many proud traditions is a distinguished record of representation at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games, where Old Virgilians have carried the green and gold with honour and distinction.
The Old Virgilian Association proudly recognises these athletes — men whose dedication, discipline, and sportsmanship reflect the finest values of our college community. Their achievements continue to inspire new generations of students to strive for excellence, both on and off the field.
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Scott Brennan
Scott Brennan is an Olympic gold-medallist rower from Hobart.
He began rowing at St Virgil’s College in 1995, eventually becoming College captain in 1998.
He went on to represent Australia at three consecutive Olympic Games.
Rowing
Beijing 2008, London 2012
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Scott Bowden
Scott Bowden rode for Australia at the 2016 Olympic Games (mountain bike cross-country & road race).
He first started cycling while a student at St Virgil’s College.
Cycling / Mountain-Biking
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Max Giuliani
Max Giuliani is listed among the Old Virgilians as a “Professional Swimmer” and one of the school’s Olympic-level talents.
According to school-community sources, he returned to the College in 2024 to speak with younger students after becoming an Olympic swimmer.
Swimming
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Tristan Thomas
Tristan Thomas attended St Virgil’s College for high school.
He represented Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 400 m hurdles.
Over his career he also earned a bronze medal in the 4×400m relay at the World Championships.
Athletics (400m Hurdles)
Represented Australia in the 2012 Olympics.
Here are a number of distinguished athletes who attended St Virgil’s College:
| Name | Sport / Achievement |
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| Scott Brennan | Olympic rower – gold medallist; represented Australia at three Olympics. |
| Scott Bowden | Cyclist — competed in elite mountain bike and road cycling. |
| Simon Hollingsworth | Track athlete (400 m hurdles), Olympian in 1992 & 1996, later held leadership roles in sport. |
| Tristan Thomas | Athlete — represented Australia in the 2012 Olympics (400 m hurdles). |
| Sid Taberlay | Cross-country mountain biker; Olympian. |
| Max Giuliani | Swimmer — recognised as a professional swimmer. |
| Michael Di Venuto | Cricketer — played for Tasmanian Tigers and in English county cricket. |
| Sean Clingeleffer | Cricketer — Tasmanian wicketkeeper. |
| Caleb Jewell | Cricketer — North Hobart, Tasmanian Tigers, Hobart Hurricanes. |
| Brodie Holland | AFL player. |
| Jack Riewoldt | AFL player — one of the most prominent football alumni. |
| Peter Toogood | Golfer — Australian amateur champion; multiple Tasmanian Open wins. |
| Ted Terry | Early 20th-century athlete — excelled in athletics, football, cricket, and more. |
| Alex Cisak | Soccer — professional goalkeeper. |
| Matt Bevilacqua | Ironman / endurance athlete. |
| Nathan Earl | Cyclist — competed professionally. |
| Jack Hale | Sprinter — held junior 100 m and 100-yard records. |
| Patrick Walker | AFL player. |
| Jack Welch | Hockey — national representative. |
From the playing fields of St Virgil’s to the world’s grandest sporting arenas, our Olympians exemplify the College’s enduring values of discipline, humility, teamwork, and perseverance.
Their achievements remind us that true success is built not only on talent, but on character.
“The spirit of the Old Virgilians lives on wherever dedication meets excellence — from the classroom to the Olympic podium.”
