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Skinner on target

August 8, 2016

Catherine Skinner has won the women's trap shooting event in Brazil.

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Bronzed Aussies

August 8, 2016

Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney have produced a stunning come from behind result to claim an Olympic bronze medal

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Teary Tapper creates history

August 7, 2016

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Pott Luck!

August 7, 2016

Alec Potts formed part of the history-making archery team that won Australia’s first medal at the 2016 Rio Games

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On your marks...

August 6, 2016

The long awaited Rio 2016 Olympics began on Saturday morning AEST with a dazzling lights display at the famous Maracana Stadium.

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Vale Paulette Mifsud

August 3, 2016

It is with deep regret that the VIS has learnt that Sport Psychologist Paulette Mifsud has passed away following a battle with cancer.

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Alcott on a quest for more gold

August 1, 2016

When Alcott, the newly crowned British Open Champion, takes to the court in Rio, he will be aiming to become one of just a handful athletes to win Paralympic gold in more than one sport.

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Six swimmers selected for Rio

August 1, 2016

The Australian Paralympic Committee has named the 36 athletes who will make up the Australian Paralympic Swimming Team set to compete at the Rio Games in Septembe

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Women's eight handed Rio berth

July 27, 2016

Rowing's international governing body FISA has announced that 22 of 28 Russian rowers have been banned from competing in the Rio 2016, meaning Australia Women's Eight is now heading to the Games.

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Seven named in Steelers squad

July 25, 2016

The 12-strong Australian Steelers squad for Rio 2016 was officially announced today by the Australian Paralympic Committee, with seven VIS athletes named in the squad.

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