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2017 Personal Excellence Leadership Program wrap

December 18, 2017

Hear from Carol Cooke as she gives an insight into what the program meant to her, and what she got out of it.

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Former Award of Excellence recipient nudges out Slattery

December 18, 2017

A highly successful weekend of track cycling for Victorian Institute of Sport riders at DISC Velodrome saw a number of podium finishes.

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Kookaburras go back-to-back

December 11, 2017

The Kookaburras have claimed back-to-back Hockey World League titles after edging out Argentina in what was described as a ‘heart-stopping’ victory in Bhubaneswar.

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Nutrition Tip | Pickle Juice

December 11, 2017

You may have noticed more and more elite athletes using pickle juice lately to treat muscle cramps. Maybe you've tried it yourself? So how does it work?

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Scotty James kicks off season in Copper Mountain

December 11, 2017

VIS snowboarder, Scotty James, opened his season at Copper Mountain for the start of the World Cup series, over the weekend.

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Bunque wins Port Phillip Amateur

December 11, 2017

VIS golfer, Stephanie Bunque has won the 2017 Port Phillip Women’s Amateur title following a final round 72-hole Championship that played at Kingston Heath on the weekend.

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Gallagher and Donohue qualify for World Championships

December 11, 2017

VIS cyclist, Jess Gallagher, has won gold in the Tandem Time Trial at the Para-Cycling Nationals in Sydney.

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Aerial skiers flying high in Finland

December 4, 2017

VIS athletes, Danielle Scott and Laura Peel have both claimed victories at the Aerial Skiing warm-up Europa Cup in Ruka, Finland.

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Nutrition Tip | Fueling whilst flying

December 4, 2017

Flying to domestic or international events can expose athletes to a wide variety of foods which may not be the most nutritionally sound choices.

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Cooke earns Top Award

November 29, 2017

Carol Cooke has been awarded the prestigious Victorian Institute of Sport’s (VIS) Award of Excellence at tonight’s awards ceremony, capping off an exceptional year for the para cyclist.

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