• The AIS is a world leader and innovator in key areas of Sports Science and Sports Medicine. The AIS is renowned for conducting innovative and cutting-edge sports science and medicine, research and technology development.
  

• The AIS has been at the forefront in the development and application of sports science and innovation to maximise the performance of Australian athletes and teams .
  

• AIS staff expertise contributes to the success of Australian athletes and teams at the Olympics Games in roles as scientists, doctors, nutritionists, physiotherapists, massage therapists and a range of other important support services.
  

• Australian athletes and teams benefit from some of the world’s best coaching and sports science knowledge and expertise developed and enhanced by the AIS.
  

• The AIS conducts groundbreaking work in areas like performance analysis, data mining, skill acquisition, biomechanics and physiology help maximise the performance of Australian athletes and teams.
  

• Coaches and sports scientists are equipped with powerful tools to observe, analyse, fine tune and perfect the technique, actions and performance of Australian athletes.
  

• AIS coaches and scientists are able to tap into a vast wealth of data and video footage including force, velocity and technique related to the performance of Australia’s elite athletes.
  

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Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games

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