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A record breaking throw

September 1, 2017

VIS shot putter, Damien Birkinhead, etched his name into the Australian record books, throwing a whopping 21.35m to place second in Zagreb, Croatia earlier last week.

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Reynolds defends her crown

August 28, 2017

Amanda Reynolds has defended her KL3 Women’s 200 sprint para-canoe title, at the ICF Sprint Canoe World Championships over the weekend.

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Hamilton storms to fourth

August 28, 2017

Lucas Hamilton has wrapped up a successful Tour de l’Avenir campaign, walking away with 4th overall and a win for the Australian U23 Men’s Team in the team classification.

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Third title for Davidson

August 28, 2017

Heath Davidson has taken out the Birmingham Classic quad singles title, in a massive upset, defeating tournament No. 1 David Wagner 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-1 in the final.

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Diamonds withstand pressure

August 27, 2017

In a tough opening match of the 2017 Netball Quad Series, the Australian Diamonds defeated the English Roses 54-50 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday.

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Nutrition Tip | Adolescent athletes

August 26, 2017

Are you aged between 12 -18 years? Adolescent athletes, listen up!

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Whittaker dominates in the pool

August 25, 2017

VIS scholarship holder, Sian Whittaker, has been a dominating force in the pool at the 2017 World University Games in Taipei, taking home gold in both the 100m and 200m backstroke.

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Who is Wednesday | Simone McKinnis

August 23, 2017

Simone McKinnis. A netball icon who many will recognise as one of Australia’s best wing defenders, part of Australia’s ground-breaking era in netball on the world stage.

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Turner takes control at Crankworx

August 21, 2017

Bodi Turner has decimated the competition at his Crankworx competition debut in Whistler, Canada over the weekend.

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Collyer puts on a show for US Am

August 21, 2017

Blake Collyer has bowed out of the US Amateur in the round of 32, after putting on a spectacular show in the qualifying rounds to make the cut.

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