AOC Media Centre - 2008 Beijing

Quiet ContemplationDani Samuels of Australia competes in the Women's Discus Final at the National Stadium during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Olympic DebutDani Samuels competes in the Women's Discus Final at the National Stadium during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Wroe chats with alumniOlympian Sean Wroe (Athletics - 2008) returns to his primary school, Murrumbeena Primary on Olympic Day, to chat with students about the positive impact sport has had on his life.

Wroe races alumni2008 Olympian Sean Wroe returns to his former school, Murrumbeena Primary, as part of the 2011 Olympic Day celebrations and jogs with the students.

Nelson's gold jumpNelson Evora of Portugal competes in the Men's Triple Jump Qualifying Round at the National Stadium.

Stephanie wins goldStephanie Brown Trafton of the United States competes in the Women's Discus Final at the National Stadium on Day 10 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 18, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Francoise sets new olympic recordFrancoise Mbango Etone of Cameroon celebrates winning gold in the Women's Triple Jump Final held at the National Stadium on Day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17, 2008 in Beijing, China. Francoise Mbango Etone of Cameroon won the event with a jump of 15.39m a new olympic record.

Norway's gold medallistAndreas Thorkildsen of Norway competes in the Men's Javelin Qualifying Round held at the National Stadium during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Gold medallist Primoz KozmusPrimoz Kozmus of Slovenia competes in the Men's Hammer Final held at the National Stadium on Day 9 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 17, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Steve is celebrating his gold medalSteve Hooker of Australia celebrates the gold medal after completing the winning jump in the Men's Pole Vault Final at the National Stadium on Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Brazil's gold medallistGold medalist Maurren Higa Maggi of Brazil celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Women's Long Jump Final at the National Stadium on Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Tia's gold jumpTia Hellebaut of Belgium jumps during the Women's High Jump Final held at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) of Belgium jumps during the Women's High Jump Final held at the National Stadium on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Long Jump Final medallists(L-R) Silver medalist Khotso Mokoena of South Africa, gold medalist Irving Jahir Saladino Aranda of Panama and bronze medalists Ibrahim Camejo of Cuba stand on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's Long Jump Final held at the National Stadium on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Silver and bronze medallists celebrate togetherPriscilla Lopes-Schliep of Canada celebrates third place and Sally McLellan of Australia celebrates second place in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final held at the National Stadium on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Andrej's gold jumpAndrey Silnov of Russia celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Men's High Jump Final at the National Stadium on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China.

Gold for UkraineNataliia Dobrynska of Ukraine celebrates winning the Women's Heptathlon 800m Final and the gold medal at the National Stadium on Day 8 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 16, 2008 in Beijing, China. Nataliia Dobrynska of Ukraine finished the event in first place with a score of 6733.