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Historic Curling World Championships bronze for Australia in Mixed Doubles

May 5, 2025

Australia has won its first ever Curling World Championship medal, with a historic bronze medal performance in the mixed doubles event from VIS scholarship athlete Dean Hewitt and partner Tahli Gill in Fredericton, Canada.

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VIS winter athletes honoured at Snow Australia Awards

May 2, 2025

The 2025 Snow Australia Awards have highlighted the strength of Australian winter sports less than 12 months out from the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic & Paralympic Games.

Powered by VIS scientists, curler Dean Hewitt is putting his stamp on the World Championships hero image

Powered by VIS scientists, curler Dean Hewitt is putting his stamp on the World Championships

April 28, 2025

Last Saturday, Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) curler Dean Hewitt and partner Tahli Gill took to the ice in Fredericton, Canada, for the Mixed Team Curling World Championships.

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Captain Kate: Vixens' leader will always bleed navy blue

April 15, 2025

The Melbourne Vixens' skipper continues to be one of Australian netballers most influential and respected figures. Entering her thirteenth season and ninth as captain, Kate Moloney is guiding the new generation of Vixens to Super Netball success.

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The Athlete Voice of the Victorian Institute of Sport

April 10, 2025

Call for nominations are now open for the Victorian Institute of Sport’s first Athlete Advisory Group.

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Webster to take high-performance at the VIS to new heights

April 9, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has strengthened its leadership with the appointment of Rebekah Webster to the key executive position as Director, High Performance.

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VIS announces inaugural Climate Action Plan

April 4, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has developed it's inaugural Climate Action Plan to address the growing concerns about climate change and its impact on sports and athletes.

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Imogen Grzemski | From Hall's Arrow to High-Performance Archery

April 2, 2025

VIS archer, Imogen Grzemski once received a unique birthday present which changed the course of her life. Reaping the benefits of the holistic support of the VIS along the way, Imogen shares her pathway from Connecticut, USA, to pulling on the green and gold for Australia.

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VIS launches Para Sport Unit | A game-changer for Victoria's Paralympic future

March 31, 2025

The Victorian Institute of Sport (VIS) has launched the state’s first Para Sport Unit to power future Paralympic success in Victoria on the runway to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

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Scotty James wins historic fourth FIS World Championship title

March 30, 2025

Snowboarder Scotty James has won an incredible fourth career halfpipe World Championship gold medal at the 2025 FIS World Championships in St Mortiz, Switzerland, and aerial skier Danielle Scott has claimed a bronze on the last day of competition.

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