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Nicky Frey appointed Athletics Performance Advisor

November 19, 2021

​We are pleased to announce that Nicky Frey has been appointed as the new Athletics Australia (AA)/Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Performance Advisor.

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The Victorian Institute of Sport join forces with the Australian Institute of Fitness

November 18, 2021

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the Australian Institute of Fitness (AIF).

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WEEKEND WRITE-UP: A Career Best and An Impressive Return Home

October 25, 2021

​In VIS Sport, India Robinson pulled together a career-best result to date, as Steph Catley impressed in the Commonwealth Bank Matildas 3-1 victory over Brazil.

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Cook with Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag

October 13, 2021

Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder and Tokyo Olympian Jemima Montag teaches us all how to cook 'Buckwheat Crepes, Two Ways'.

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National Nutrition Week 2021

October 11, 2021

This week is National Nutrition Week, providing a time to reflect on our own nutrition and consider if we are achieving balance and meeting our needs for optimal health and performance. The focus for this year’s Nutrition week is “Get more veg in your life”.

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Di Honey extends for two years

September 30, 2021

One of Australia’s netball greats, Di Honey has extended her contract as Assistant Coach of the Melbourne Vixens for two years in a full-time capacity.

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Liz Watson named Diamonds Captain

September 23, 2021

Mid-court star Liz Watson has been announced as the 25th national captain, with Sunshine Coast Lightning's Steph Wood named as the Origin Australian Diamonds vice-captain.

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Champions of the World: A countdown to success

September 18, 2021

When the Australian Women’s Four crew crossed the finish line, Jessica Morrison was unsure if they’d done enough to hold off a fast-finishing Dutch outfit, but Lucy Stephan insisted to the crew “we’ve done it”.

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Becoming Paralympic champion: Emily Petricola

September 17, 2021

In 2007, following the sudden onset of numbness throughout her body, Emily Petricola was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She was 27. Fast forward six years, Emily is a Paralympic Champion!

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The marathon men: Clifford and Logan reflect on Tokyo

September 17, 2021

Jaryd Clifford returned to Australia as a three-time Paralympic medallist, winning silver in both the T12/13 Marathon and the 5000m, and a bronze in the 1500m.

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