Gold and Silver for Cooke
July 9, 2018A sprint to the finish line in the Road Race cost VIS’ Carol Cooke her second gold medal at the second World Cup in Emmen, Netherlands.
Three VIS bowlers named Jackaroos
July 9, 2018Bowls Australia last week announced a 34 team of Bowls players, which is separated into a 20-strong-top-tieird contingent and 14-player second-tier feeder squad. Three VIS scholarship holders were among those selected.
Rahni Samason named MVP
July 9, 2018Victorian Institute of Sport netballer, Rahni Samason was last week named Australian Netball League MVP, after a fantastic season with the Victorian Fury.
Nutrition Tip | Soup for Winter
July 9, 2018If this cold weather is leaving you craving a warm soup, then go right ahead.
Vixens retain the Sargeant-McKinnis Cup
July 2, 2018The Melbourne Vixens proved too good for the NSW Swifts, defeating the home side 65-58 to claim the 2018 Sargeant-McKinnis Cup.
Hansen cements Australian selection with a PB
July 2, 2018VIS’ Jessica Hansen swam a huge PB of 1:06.74 in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke last night to take the gold and automatically book herself a spot on the Australian Pan Pacific Championship team.
Deng and Bol inch closer to personal best’s
July 2, 2018VIS 800 metre runners Joseph Deng and Peter Bol continue to shine on the international stage, but this time in Paris, with runs of 1:44.67 and 1:45.82 respectively.
Nutrition Tip | Keep your Winter woes away
July 2, 2018Winter is well and truly here and with it comes the dreaded winter cold…sniffily noses and sore throats!
Three VIS Hockeyroos selected in World Cup team
July 2, 2018Hockey Australia last week announced the Hockeyroos 18-member team for next month’s Women’s Hockey World Cup, which included VIS athletes Kristina Bates, Emily Hurtz and Rachael Lynch.
Australia lead at close of first leg
July 2, 2018VIS rower Skyla Froebel was a part of the Women’s Eight and Women’s Four who placed second to New Zealand on both occasions in tough head winds and choppy waters.
