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Nutrition Tip | Carb Loading hero image

Nutrition Tip | Carb Loading

May 6, 2019

Last week we touched on the basics of carb loading for endurance events. But what does this look like?

Brennan to help lead Australia in 2020 hero image

Brennan to help lead Australia in 2020

May 6, 2019

The VIS congratulates Olympic rowing champion, Kim Brennan, on her appointment as a Deputy Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020.

Kate Doughty produces an emotional victory hero image

Kate Doughty produces an emotional victory

April 29, 2019

The 35-year-old Melbourne mother overcame the sudden death of her father-in-law just three days before the race to dedicate the win to him.

Melbourne Vixens claim first match of the Suncorp Super Netball Season hero image

Melbourne Vixens claim first match of the Suncorp Super Netball Season

April 29, 2019

The Melbourne Vixens have fought back from behind after a strong start from the Queensland Firebirds, to claim the first match of the Suncorp Super Netball season, 73-61.

Sinead Diver has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games hero image

Sinead Diver has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

April 29, 2019

VIS track and field athlete Sinead Diver has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after a brilliant seventh-place finish in the London Marathon in a personal best time of 2:24:11.

Hockeyroos firm up their grip on top four with impressive 5-1 win over New Zealand hero image

Hockeyroos firm up their grip on top four with impressive 5-1 win over New Zealand

April 29, 2019

The Hockeyroos have firmed up their grip on a top four spot in the FIH Pro League standings with an impressive 5-1 win over New Zealand in Auckland on ANZAC Day.

Xavier Huxtable places second in Hydralite Sports Surf Series in Cronulla hero image

Xavier Huxtable places second in Hydralite Sports Surf Series in Cronulla

April 29, 2019

Victorian Institute of Sport Future Talent surfer, Xavier Huxtable, placed second at the Hydralite Sports Surf Series in Cronulla, finishing with a 13.80 heat total.

Kiran Arunasalam and Max Hendry have been selected for Australia ‘A’ to play India on 10 and 13 May hero image

Kiran Arunasalam and Max Hendry have been selected for Australia ‘A’ to play India on 10 and 13 May

April 29, 2019

Then they will be joined by 4 other VIS athletes to participate in the NTC Challenge in Canberra; Jono Bretherton, Damon Steffens, Nathan Ephraums and Jayshaan Randhawa.

Sergei Evgleski sets records at the Pistol Australia Nationals hero image

Sergei Evgleski sets records at the Pistol Australia Nationals

April 29, 2019

The Pistol Australia Nationals took place on 21 - 22 April, and Victorian Institute of Sport’s Sergei Evglevski finished first in the 25m Rapid Fire event with a new national qualification record and a new finals record.

Oceana Mackenzie competes at the Sport Climbing Speed and Bouldering World Cup hero image

Oceana Mackenzie competes at the Sport Climbing Speed and Bouldering World Cup

April 29, 2019

Victorian Institute of Sport’s Oceana Mackenzie competed at the Sport Climbing Speed and Bouldering World Cup in Chongqing, China, making it to the A Qualification round.

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