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Skinner claims Silver at World Cup

March 13, 2018

Victorian Institute of Sport trap shooter, Catherine Skinner has taken silver at the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara Mexico.

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O’Brien wins Bendigo International Madison

March 13, 2018

The 2018 Bendigo International Madison was won by Victorian Institute of Sport young gun Kell O’Brien and partner Sam Welsford (WA), with former VIS Award of Excellence recipient Leigh Howard claiming silver.

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Nutrition Tip | Dental Health

March 13, 2018

As athletes, we are constantly manipulating carbohydrate content to allow for the best outcomes in our sports. But what effect does consuming high sugary foods have on our dental health?

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Gourley and O'Callaghan get things started

March 13, 2018

Paralympic Team Co-Captain Mitchell Gourley and Jonty O’Callaghan commenced their quest for Paralympic Alpine Gold at the PyeongChang Winter Paralympics on Saturday.

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Seven VIS athletes to make a splash

March 5, 2018

Seven VIS athletes have been named in the Australian Swimming team for the Commonwealth Games, including our Olympic Gold Medallist, 400m freestyler Mack Horton.

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Four more round out the Athletics squad

March 5, 2018

Commonwealth Games Australia has welcomed four additional VIS athletes to finalise the athletics squad for Gold Coast 2018.

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Mitchell breaks her own record for the second time in a month

March 5, 2018

Kathryn Mitchell has again rewritten the Australian Women’s Javelin record, improving her mark to 68.57m at the Victorian Track & Field Championships to win the State title on Saturday.

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VIS Rowers dominate Vic Champs

March 5, 2018

VIS scholarship holders medalled in eleven different events at the 2018 Victorian Rowing Championships on the weekend.

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Nutrition Tip | Canned Fish

March 5, 2018

Canned tuna and salmon can be a convenient protein source to add to your meals. Providing a good source of protein, omega 3’s and a variety of other minerals like calcium, zinc, and selenium, it’s a powerhouse of nutrients.

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John West | Recipe for Success

February 26, 2018

Each episode gives viewers an insight into the daily lives of the VIS athletes and features a John West recipe, individually matched to their nutritional needs by expert VIS Sports Dietitians.

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