In partnership with Athletics Australia (AA) and Athletics Victoria (AV), the program supports Victorian-based athletes to become world’s best and to compete on the international stage at major events including the Olympics, Paralympics and Commonwealth Games, IAAF and IPC World Championships.
The Athletics Victoria State Performance Coordinator works closely with the coaches and athletes to provide access to training facilities and support services with an aim to provide a world class daily training environment for the athletes in their pursuit of international success.
WEEKEND WRITE-UP: Historic week for Australian Curling
December 13th, 2021In VIS sport, Dean Hewitt and his curling partner secured Australia its first ever Olympic quota spot in curling, as the Aussie aerial skiers produced gold and silver in Finland.
The VIS celebrates International Day of People with Disability
December 3rd, 2021Today the VIS acknowledges and celebrates International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
Nicky Frey appointed Athletics Performance Advisor
November 19th, 2021We are pleased to announce that Nicky Frey has been appointed as the new Athletics Australia (AA)/Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) Performance Advisor.
Tokyo 2020: Our Paralympians Inspired the World
September 16th, 2021From Emily Petricola smashing her own world record and winning gold at her first Paralympic Games, to Dylan Alcott OAM notching up back-to-back wheelchair tennis gold medals in the quad singles, Tokyo 2020 had it all.
Celebrating Father's Day: Dave Crosbee
September 5th, 2021The celebration of Father’s Day reminds us about both the importance and the challenges of fatherhood.
It’s Go Time in Tokyo: Paralympics Preview
August 25th, 2021After having to overcome so much adversity, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are finally here! Our Paralympians serve to remind us that anything is possible.
31 Victorian Institute of Sport athletes selected for the Tokyo Paralympics
August 20th, 2021Given the obstacles that our Victorian Institute of Sport athletes have had to overcome simply to get to the starting line, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games are deserving of your attention for reasons far outweighing the simple desire of watching them go for gold.
In her element: Jessica Rothwell reflects on her Tokyo experience
August 16th, 2021Jessica Rothwell has been working as a sports dietitian at the Victorian Institute of Sport for over four years, helping to support and educate Victoria’s elite athletes.
The VIS Family is about to expand
August 10th, 2021Come and join our world class team
VIS results at Tokyo 2020
August 9th, 2021See below all of our Victorian Institute of Sport scholarship holder results from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
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