Australian Olympic FlagbearersBefore the announcement of the Rio 2016 Australian Flagbearer, take a look at the past Flagbearers since the Sydney 2000 Games.
Lauren Jackson retiresFour time Olympian Lauren Jackson, the opening ceremony flagbearer at the London 2012 Games, has announced her retirement from basketball.
Australia vs France - Basketball Day 3 London 2012The Australian Women's team are defeated in extra time by France on Day 3 of the London 2012 Games. Copyright IOC and Nine Network
Australia vs Great Britain - Women's Basketball Preliminary Round, Group B, London 2012The Australian Women's basketball team defeat Great Britain in a preliminary round game on Day 1 of the London 2012 Games.Copyright IOC and Nine Network
Opals go down to USA for Sydney silverThe Australian women's basketball team, the Opals, lose to the USA in the gold medal final at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Copyright IOC/Channel 7
Basketball On ShowLauren Jackson gets the ball rolling for the start of the 3x3 basketball demonstration at the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch event at Sydney Olympic Park on the 27th November, 2012.
2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launchTo mark 50 days to go until the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival the AOC hosted a launch event at Sydney Olympic Park. AOC President John Coates and superstars Lauren Jackson (basketball), Matthew Mitcham (diving), Jessica Fox (canoe/kayak - slalom) and Murray Stewart (canoe/kayak - sprint) threw their support behind the AYOF and there was a demonstration of basketball 3x3 with athletes from the NSW Institute of Sport.
2013 AYOF launched in styleThe launch of the 2013 AYOF has been held at Sydney Olympic Park 50 days out from the start of the Festival. Matt Mitcham, Jess Fox, Lauren Jackson and Murray Stewart were all on hand to kick start the event.
Basketball queens pose with fansLauren Jackson (L) and Liz Cambridge (R) interact with the public during the Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade in the Sydney CBD on August 20, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.
Flagbearers enjoy Sydney celebrationsAustralian flagbearers Lauren Jackson and Malcolm Page enjoy the festivities at the Sydney Welcome Home Celebrations.
Welcome Home CelebrationsAustralia's Olympians have returned home to welcoming crowds around the nation who have supported them throughout their London 2012 journey.
Sydney Welcome Home ParadeOn August 20 Sydney hosted the first Welcome Home Celebration for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.
Australian Opals get the bronzeAustralian Opals hold a steady lead against the giants Russia, 38 - 30 at half time, maintaining their lead to a 9-point, 83 - 74 win to take their 5th consecutive Olympic Medal victory.
London 2012: BasketballAll of the action from Basketball at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Flying HighBasketball star Lauren Jackson attends the Australian Olympic Committee 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Tall OrderBasketballers Belinda Snell, Brad Newley, and Lauren Jackson attend the Australian Olympic Committee 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Jackson flies the flag for AustraliaLauren Jackson has been named as Flagbearer for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.
Two Amazing OlympiansBasketballer Lauren Jackson poses with former swimmer Dawn Fraser after being announced as the Australian flag bearer at the Australian Olympic Committee 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Lauren Jackson on top of the worldBasketballer Lauren Jackson waves the Australian flag after being announced as the Australian flag bearer at the Australian 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Nick Green and Lauren Jackson on stageBasketballer Lauren Jackson looks on after being announced as the Australian flag bearer at the Australian 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Jackson's big momentBasketballer Lauren Jackson looks on after being announced as the Australian flag bearer at the Australian Olympic Committee 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Lauren Jackson to carry the flagBasketballer Lauren Jackson poses after being announced as the Australian flag bearer at the Australian 2012 Olympic Games team flag bearer announcement at the Stratford Westfield Southern Lounge on July 26, 2012 in London, England.
Jackson's press callLauren Jackson all smiles talking to media after a huge day being named as Australian Team Flagbearer.
Australia's proud Flagbearer Lauren JacksonFour-time Olympian Lauren Jackson was named Australian Flagbearer for the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 26 at the Official Team Reception in London.
Opals settle into villageOpals Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage share their first impressions on London.
