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THREE QUALIFY FOR RIO AT IAAF MELBOURNE WORLD CHALLENGE

March 5, 2016

On a night that boasted seven Olympic qualifying performances, VIS athletes had three at the IAAF Melbourne World Challenge.

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MORGAN BLITZES TIME TRIAL TO WIN OCEANIA TITLE

March 5, 2016

VIS cyclist Alex Morgan has had a superb start to 2016 winning the men’s time trial gold medal at the Oceania Road Championships in Bendigo.

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VAN DIJK WINS AUSSIE BODIES PRO

March 5, 2016

VIS surfer Nikki Van Dijk has won the Aussie Bodies Pro at Manly Beach.

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Marton sisters confirm their spots for Rio Olympics

March 4, 2016

VIS athletes Carmon and Caroline Marton have confirmed their spots to compete in taekwondo at the Rio Olympics

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Matildas remain undefeated in Olympic qualifying

March 4, 2016

The Australian women's football team has won all three of their Olympic qualification matches following a 2-0 defeat of Korea Republic on Friday night

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OLYMPIAN LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER

March 3, 2016

It is with profound regret and sorrow that the Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has learned of the passing of London Olympic silver medallist Sarah Tait.

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Paddlers leave nothing on the table

February 29, 2016

Jaxon Merritt has been edged out of Olympic selection following a tense head-to-head battle with NSW’s Lucien Delfour.

VIS athletes clean up with 12 gold medals at Vic Champs hero image

VIS athletes clean up with 12 gold medals at Vic Champs

February 29, 2016

It was the standout performances by Damien Birkinhead, Morgan Mitchell and Todd Hodgetts that highlighted the VIS contingent across the Championships.

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Gourley finishes second in dramatic race

February 28, 2016

VIS athlete Mitchell Gourley has finished second in the 2015-16 IPC Alpine Skiing World Cup

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Games in sight for taekwondo sisters

February 28, 2016

VIS taekwondo sisters are both likely to gain selection to the Olympic team after winning gold at the Oceania Qualification Tournament in Port Moresby

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