AOC Media Centre

Medal Slide - 2009 BenchmarksThe AOC's Annual Benchmark Study show that Australia would drop to 7th on the medal tally if the Olympics were this year. Without an injection of funding the slide will continue.

AOC in CopenhagenAOC media director Mike Tancred and AOC president John Coates before the start of the IOC Session and Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Moderating at the IOC CongressAOC president John Coates moderating the Digital Revolution discussion during the IOC Congress in Copenhagen.

Digital Revolution PresentationAOC President John Coates with the panel for the Digital Revolution Presentation during the IOC Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark - October 5 2009.

Skater clear to compete for AustraliaRussian born skater, Tatiana Borodulina, is eligible to compete for Australia at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games after the Rudd Government proposed changes to the Citizenship Act, reducing the residency requirements from four years to two for elite athletes. 31 August 2009.

Coates backs rugby and golf for 2016AOC President John Coates backs rugby and golf for inclusion on the 2016 Olympic sports programe. He comments on the sports ratification and the inclusion of women's boxing. 14 August 2009

Gosper awarded Olive BranchOn the occasion of the USOC awarding Kevan Gosper the prestigious Olive Branch Award, AOC President John Coates provides an insight into the Olympian's achievements. 10 August 2009.

Cadbury sponsors Olympic TeamAustralia's favourite chocolate, Cadbury, announces it will sponsor the Australian Olympic Team til London 2012. 3 August 2009

Olympians lift spirits in KinglakeOn Tuesday 17 February 2009, ten Australian Olympians including Cathy Freeman, Andrew Gaze, Emma Snowsill and Ken Wallace travelled to the Kinglake area to provide some light relief for the communities affected in the Black Sunday Bushfires.

Wenden reflects on AOC BoardRetired AOC Board Member, Michael Wenden, reflects on his contribution to the AOC Board, in particular in the areas of Corporate Governance and relations with the Government.

Wendon on AOC FinanceRetired AOC Board Member, Michael Wenden, reflects on the development of the AOC's independent financial situation.

Athletes' Commission the futureMichael Wenden, four time Olympic medallist and retiring AOC Board Member, believes the AOC Athletes' Commission is the future of the Olympic Movement in Australia.

Federation evolves to CommitteeRetired AOC Board Member, Michael Wenden, remembers how the Federation of States became a Committee of Sports to form the Australian Olympic Committee.

Coates upholds standards of behaviourAt the 2009 AOC Annual General Meeting, AOC President John Coates spoke about the standards of behaviour expected of Australian Olympians.

High Performance Plan updateAOC President John Coates provides an update on the High Performance Plan at the 2009 AOC AGM.

Australia's excellent sports reputationAOC Vice President Ron Harvey commends the excellent behavourial reputation of Australian sports men and women and the obligation of today's sports heroes to uphold this.

Shooting Team AnnouncementThe Australian Olympic Shooting Team for the Beijing Games was announced at a ceremony in Melbourne in March 2008.

Six months to Beijing - Uncle Tobys BreakfastWorld champion hurdler Jana Rawlinson visited Ultimo Primary School six months out from the Beijing Games to share her stories and inspire the children