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Imogen Grzemski | From Hall's Arrow to High-Performance Archery hero image

Imogen Grzemski | From Hall's Arrow to High-Performance Archery

April 2, 2025

VIS archer, Imogen Grzemski once received a unique birthday present which changed the course of her life. Reaping the benefits of the holistic support of the VIS along the way, Imogen shares her pathway from Connecticut, USA, to pulling on the green and gold for Australia.

VIS launches Para Sport Unit | A game-changer for Victoria's Paralympic future hero image

VIS launches Para Sport Unit | A game-changer for Victoria's Paralympic future

March 31, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has today launched the state’s first Para Sport Unit to power future Paralympic success in Victoria on the runway to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

Scotty James wins historic fourth FIS World Championship title hero image

Scotty James wins historic fourth FIS World Championship title

March 30, 2025

Snowboarder Scotty James has won an incredible fourth career halfpipe World Championship gold medal at the 2025 FIS World Championships in St Mortiz, Switzerland, and aerial skier Danielle Scott has claimed a bronze on the last day of competition.

Inside the mind of an aerial skier: No one jumps without fear hero image

Inside the mind of an aerial skier: No one jumps without fear

March 19, 2025

Australia has a long lineage of successful aerial skiers and this season has been no different with the Flying Kangaroos dominating the skies on the World Cup circuit. The FIS Freestyle World Championships are here with five VIS aerial skiers ready to defy gravity from 27 March, with newly crowned Crystal Globe winner Laura Peel headlining the event. But, what's the secret ingredient behind Australia's long line of success in aerial skiing?

Victorian Institute of Sport Chair to step down hero image

Victorian Institute of Sport Chair to step down

March 17, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has announced that Chair Nataly Matijevic has stepped down from her role on 15 March 2025, concluding nine years of significant leadership and strategic contributions to the organisation.

Laura Peel wins third Crystal Globe on 2026 Olympic course hero image

Laura Peel wins third Crystal Globe on 2026 Olympic course

March 14, 2025

VIS ​Aerial skier Laura Peel has won the final World Cup event of the season with a stunning performance on the 2026 Olympic course in Livigno, Italy, her fifth victory of the season and the 14th of her impressive career.

Shifting the dial for women in high-performance strength and conditioning hero image

Shifting the dial for women in high-performance strength and conditioning

March 7, 2025

In line with this year's International Women’s Day theme, the VIS is actively closing gender gaps in high performance sport by unlocking equal opportunities for females in strength and conditioning coaching; an area requiring bold action to shift the dial and lead the industry change.

Livingstone OAM shaping the VIS' future for a successful runway to Brisbane 2032 hero image

Livingstone OAM shaping the VIS' future for a successful runway to Brisbane 2032

February 27, 2025

The first 100 days for a new CEO require a unique blend of courage and curiosity to set the stage for long-term success, something Nicole Livingstone OAM has delicately delivered with infectious enthusiasm.

Victoria’s rich hockey goalkeeping history on track to continue in the form of Jed Snowden hero image

Victoria’s rich hockey goalkeeping history on track to continue in the form of Jed Snowden

February 20, 2025

Victoria has long been a breeding ground for some of Australia’s most successful field hockey goalkeepers, some of whom have achieved legendary status and left an indelible mark on the sport.

VIS seeks a dynamic Director High Performance to drive 2028 and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic success hero image

VIS seeks a dynamic Director High Performance to drive 2028 and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic success

February 10, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport is recruiting a new Director High Performance to join the organisation, to lead the VIS towards to the Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.

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