Looking through Nerissa's lens
September 17, 2018VIS’ Senior Performance Coordinator, Nerissa Turner is known for her incredible photography, after she was “accidentally” introduced to sports photography work by former VIS wheelchair basketballer and now current Captain-Coach of Collingwoods wheelchair AFL team, Brendan Stroud.
Nutrition Tip | Still run down in Spring?
September 17, 2018Spring is in the air and winter has hopefully finally passed us by. But are you still finding you’re getting sick and run down?
Hall and Gregson win Australia's richest mile
September 17, 2018A contingent of Victorian Institute of Sport middle-distance athletes head to Darwin to contest the country’s richest road mile over the weekend.
Energetic second half secured Diamonds the win
September 17, 2018The Samsung Diamonds blooded another potential gem as they launched the Netball Quad Series with a 61-44 win against the South African SPAR Proteas at Spark Arena, Auckland.
Vixens welcome Venter, elevate Honey
September 17, 2018The final piece to the Melbourne Vixens 2019 puzzle has been secured with the signings of South African goaler, Ine-Marí Venter and Vixens’ mid-courter, Tayla Honey.
This Girl Can inspires Vic Women to get moving
September 10, 2018More than 285,000 Victorian women have been empowered to get active as a result of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s powerful This Girl Can – Victoria campaign.
Argiro Dual Junior World Champion
September 10, 2018It has been a successful few weeks for Victorian Institute of Sport athletes at the World Shooting Championships in Korea, with Nathan Argiro winning gold in the Junior Men’s Trap as well as combining with fellow scholarship holder, Mitchell Illes-Crevtain, to win gold in the Junior Men’s Teams Trap event.
Webster MVP in bronze medal showdown
September 10, 2018The Aussie Stingers have clinched a 9-8 victory over Spain in their FINA Water Polo World Cup, with VIS’ Rowie Webster securing her side’s bronze medal with five goals and the match MVP.
Alcott cruises to US Open glory in 75 minutes
September 10, 2018VIS’ Dylan Alcott is Champion of the US Open again after he defeated world No. 1 David Wagner 7-5, 6-2 in just 75 minutes.
Paralympian raises much needed awareness about mental health
September 10, 2018Victorian Institute of Sport athlete, Dr Hannah Macdougall, made a positive influence on the students at Pearcedale Primary School last week. The dual Paralympian spoke to the students about mental health and wellbeing. With a PhD in Athlete Well-Being Hannah is a passionate expert in this field and an advocate for inclusion.
