Olivia Downes

Be a good apple.

Personal Details

Home town:: Melbourne
Occupation / Area of Study / Work:: Engineering
Hero / Most Admired Athlete:: Maartje Goderie
Date of birth:: 18 December 2000

Sporting Details

Home Club:: Essendon Hockey Club
Sporting Highlights:: Hockey One

Olivia in the News

You Bea-uty Utri!

May 25, 2023

Aisling Utri won a flag with the Western Bulldogs AFLW team in 2018, and last week the VIS scholarship holder fulfilled her dream of representing her country as a Hockeyroo in a three-test series against India in Adelaide.

Montag shines bright at the VIS Award of Excellence

November 25, 2022

Jemima Montag has etched her name into Victorian Institute of Sport history, becoming the first race walker to win the prestigious Award of Excellence.

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