Come With Us AustraliaCome With Us Australia as we celebrate what it means to be an Australian Olympian.
AYOF Ambassador Matthew MitchamBeijing 2008 Olymic Games gold medallist Matthew Mitcham attended the AOC’s 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival launch that was held 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.
AYOF star to Olympic Champion: Matt MitchamMatt Mitcham pulled off the highest scoring dive in Olympic history to win gold at the Beijing Games. The AYOF was a part of Mitcham's rise to the top of the diving world.
London 2012: DivingAll of the action from Diving at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Photos courtesy of Getty Images
Olympic Medallists line Aussie UniformsChef de Mission Nick Green and members of the Australian diving team reveal that the Australian Olympic Team Opening Ceremony Sportscraft jackets and Volley shoes are lined with the names of every Australian Olympic gold medallist.
Touchdown in London!Here we are! London 2012 video diary by Matthew Mitcham
The Aussies Are ComingCheck out some of the athletes who are set to star at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Lookout London, #theaussiesarecoming. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Mitcham on the Golden HuntDiver Matthew Mitcham after the Australian 2012 Olympic Games team announcement at Chandler Aquatic Centre on May 29, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia.
Coach eyes another perfect podiumMatt Mitcham's coach Chava Sobrino talks about the diver's defence of his Olympic title and how far 10m platform diving has come in 4 years.
Diving Team AnnouncementTen Aussies have been selected to compete in diving at the London 2012 Olympics. The announcement was made on May 29 in Brisbane.
Dual OlympianDiver Matthew Mitcham talks to media after the Australian 2012 Olympic Games team announcement at Chandler Aquatic Centre on May 29, 2012 in Brisbane, Australia.
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Celebrating 100 Days to Go in SydneyTwo Olympic gold medallists, water polo players, swimmers and a triathlete visited Fitness First gyms in Sydney to celebrate 100 days to go to the London Olympic Games with fans and media on 18 April, 2012.
Athletes in trainingMatt Mitcham, Melissa Wu and Brendan Sexton training at Fitness First for the 100 days to go Sydney Celebrations on 18 April, 2012.
Mitcham and BK on the treadmillMatthew Mitcham impressed by the Boxing Kangaroo's form on the treadmill at the 100 days to go celebrations at Fitness First in Sydney.
Media scrum over Mitcham The media surround Matthew Mitcham, Melissa Wu and Brendan Sexton at the 100 days to go Sydney celebrations at Fitness First on April 18, 2012.
Mitcham Shows PromiseMatthew Mitcham in action during the Men's 10m Platform semi final at the London Aquatics Centre in London, England. Mitcham is starting to show some incredible form following a horrible bout of injury woes.
Diving - Road to London 2012Check out the Australian Olympic Diving hopefuls in action preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
My Journey to London: Mitcham back trainingOlympic diving champion Matt Mitcham is back in training after a long injury lay-off. He gave an update just before the NSWIS Awards in Sydney, 17 Nov 2011.
Mitcham pumped for next showdownMatthew Mitcham and his coach Chava Sobrino talk about that magic Perfect 10 dive. Mitcham reflects on his debut Games and looks forward to the challenge of defending his 10m Platform title in 2012.
My Journey to London - Matthew MitchamYou don’t just arrive in London in July 2012 for the Olympic Games. It takes years of hard work, sacrifices and determination to be the best. And it is not a solo effort. There are so many people that influence an athletes’ career. This gallery gives a taste of the Journey to London so far for Matthew Mitcham
Delhi Stars Looking To London 2012The Australian Team topped the medal tally at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi and now the athletes have their sights set firmly on the London Olympics in July 2012. This gallery highlights some of the stars from Delhi 2010.
