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Anabelle Smith encouraging women to get active

November 2, 2018

“Stop making excuses and be proud of who you are and stop worrying about what other people might think.”

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Last-ever Champions Trophy team announced

November 1, 2018

At the conclusion of the AHL tournament, Hockey Australia today announces the 18-member Hockeyroos team which will compete at the upcoming and last-ever FIH Champions Trophy in China. The squad includes VIS scholarship holders Hayley Padget, Lily Brazel, Rachael Lynch and Ashlee Wells.

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Murray takes out WA Open

October 29, 2018

Victorian Institute of Sport’s Zach Murray put on a show for the West Australian crowd on the weekend with three consecutive birdies helping him secure the Nexus Risk Services WA Open over fellow VIS golfer, David Micheluzzi.

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Fletcher causes upset in Launceston

October 29, 2018

VIS’ Hayden Fletcher was too good in the men’s Superclass BMX event, lunging for the line to defeat fellow Victorian Max Carins at the Launceston BMX Club last weekend.

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Nutrition Tip | Resistant starch

October 29, 2018

You’ve heard about the benefits of fibre, how about resistant starch?

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Hansen a Short Course Dolphin

October 29, 2018

Swimming Australia announced a 20-strong squad for the upcoming FINA World short Course Championships in Hangzhou, China in December which included VIS swimmer Jessica Hansen.

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Vipers fourth, Vikings fifth

October 29, 2018

In agonising circumstances the Victorian Vipers fell short in a penalty shootout against the Canberra Strikers in the bronze medal match, whilst the Victorian Vikings finished in fifth position after defeating South Australia in their classification game.

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Six-day success

October 29, 2018

At the conclusion of the six-day series in London this morning, VIS’ Kelland O’Brien and teammate Leigh Howard, finished in second position behind Dutch duo Yoeri Havik and Wim Stroetinga.

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Madeleine and Dinasha join forces to get women active

October 26, 2018

Paralympian Madeleine Hogan and This Girl Can – Victoria ambassador Dinasha Wimalasiri are leading the way to encourage more women to get active.

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Bronzed Tapper

October 23, 2018

VIS’ Milly Tapper won bronze at the 2018 Para Table Tennis World Championships in Slovenia on the weekend after cruising through the group stages undefeated.

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