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Hockey Men's Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Hockey Men's Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

Victorian Institute of Sport hockey player Aaron Kleinschmidt was instrumental in the Kookaburras 2-0 gold medal victory over New Zealand.

Hockey Women's Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Hockey Women's Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

VIS’ Madi Ratcliffe, Rachael Lynch, Emily Hurtz and their Hockeyroos team marched through the qualifying games , and the semi-final without conceding a goal.

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Netball Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

In a desperately close and thrilling gold medal match, VIS’ Jo Weston, Liz Watson and their Australian Diamond team mates had to settle for silver against the most professional and proficient team England has ever fielded.

Boxing Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Boxing Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

VIS boxer Jason Whateley avoided qualifying rounds to go straight into the finals, but fell over at the final hurdle against Kiwi David Nyika to claim the silver medal.

Diving Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Diving Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

VIS’ success in the swimming flowed through to the diving pool, with James Connor and Anabelle Smith claiming medals in a range of events.

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Nutrition Tip | Athletes Fueling Strategy

April 16, 2018

What an exceptional effort by all VIS athletes and their support staff at the Commonwealth Games!

Athletics Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Athletics Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

The huge contingent of VIS track and field athletes were impressive on and off the track. Medals, tears and acts of sportsmanship permeated the entire athletics program.

Lawn Bowls Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Lawn Bowls Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

VIS’ Carla Krizanic and her Jackaroo bowls team created some history on the Gold Coast winning Australia’s first Commonwealth Games gold medal in more than 12 years.

Shooting Review: Commonwealth Games hero image

Shooting Review: Commonwealth Games

April 16, 2018

Victorian Institute of Sport shooters were well on target at Gold Coast 2018, collecting five medals, three finalists, a Commonwealth Games title, and a new Games record.

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Open Universities Australia | VIS Scholarship Program

April 9, 2018

The Victorian Institute of Sport is pleased to announce that in association with our partners Open Universities Australia the following athletes are recipients of Open Universities Australia Scholarships for 2018.

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