The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has appointed Dr Emily Meehan to Nutrition Manager, recognising her outstanding contribution to athlete performance, academic excellence and leadership since joining VIS in 2022.
Nutrition
The ciao (chow) bellas of the Australian Winter Olympic Team
VIS Sports Dietitian Siobhan (Vorney) Crawshay, was one of three accredited sport dieticians spread across Livigno, Cortina and Predazzo, fueling the Australian Winter Olympic Team to success. We know how Aussie Winter Olympians perform on the world stage, but what...
From the VIS to Bass Strait: an Alumni’s Sydney to Hobart story
Throughout the gruelling 628‑nautical‑mile Bass Strait crossing, sailor James Jackson drew on his high‑performance training to endure the four‑day offshore challenge, relying on the mental skills, nutrition strategies and fatigue management he developed as a VIS athlete.
Managing low iron: Inside the VIS approach to athlete nutrition
For many athletes, tiredness comes with the territory. Long training blocks, early mornings, and demanding schedules all take their toll. But when fatigue lingers despite rest and recovery, it may signal something more than just a heavy workload.