Performance Science
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VIS and La Trobe appoint world-leading researcher to secure advantage for 2028 and 2032
Dr Ebonie Rio will be embedded as Professor of Research at Victoria’s Olympic and Paralympic training hub. The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) and…
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The science of ‘trying less’ and how it transformed Nina Phan’s diving
In the sport of diving, which pursues extreme precision and flawless technique, effort is a creed etched into every athlete’s DNA. But for VIS…
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Powered by VIS scientists, curler Dean Hewitt is putting his stamp on the World Championships
Last Saturday, Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) curler Dean Hewitt and partner Tahli Gill took to the ice in Fredericton, Canada, for the Mixed…
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Ready to Shoot | Wheelchair Basketball Explained
Wheelchair basketball (WCBB) is a global sensation, known for its fast-paced action and intense rivalries. We breakdown what makes the sport unique and the…
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Simulating Paris with world champion cyclist, Emily Petricola
As Emily Petricola readies herself for the 13.9km Paralympic Individual Time Trial in Paris, she combines world-class training with advanced simulations at the Victorian…
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Performance Science traineeships now open
Gain world class experience working with Olympic, Paralympic and World Championships athletes through the VIS Performance Science traineeship.
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VIS Open Day returns in 2024
Rub shoulders with Australia’s Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic heroes at the VIS public Open Day.
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Buschkuehl says change is too much of a leap for long jump
Australian long jump record holder and two-time Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Brooke Buschkuehl, fears that the art of her sport stands to be eliminated…
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Ditch the dots: New video technology to give Aussie athletes an edge
VIS Performance Science Assistant Manager, Dr Aaron Balloch, is managing the introduction of a new motion capture video technology which will give Australian athletes…
