AOC Media Centre - 2008 Beijing

Pathway to GoldMatthew Mitcham competes in the Men's 10m Platform Semifinal during the diving event held at during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Mitcham went on to win Gold in this event.

Syndall stretch for BonoraStudents from Syndal South Primary stretch for 2008 Olympic gymnast Georgia Bonora on Olympic Day.

Bonora visits local primary2008 Olympic gymnast, Georgia Bonora, with students from Syndall South Primary on Olympic Day.

Halliday returns for Olympic DayOlympian Amber Halliday (Rowing 2004, 2008) returned to her old school, Pembroke, just five months after a cycling crash in which she sustained a serious brain injury. A former crew mate Sally Martin, nee Causby, (also pictured) is now a teacher at the school and was also there to hear Amber talk of how her 'sporty' skills are helping her now.

Grant Hackett

Taking Time to Smell the Roses(L-R) Patrick Murphy, Grant Hackett, Grant Britsand Nick Ffrost of Australia with the bronze medal on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Final at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The United States won the race in a time of 6:58.56, a new World Record.

Take OffGrant Hackett dives in the pool for the Men's 1500m Freestyle final held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Australian HomecomingSwimmer Grant Hackett poses with fans during a welcome home parade for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Athletes at Federation Square in Melbourne. Australian Athletes secured 14 Gold, 15 Silver and 17 Bronze medals during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

James Tomkins

Davis and Moran on the highs of sportOlympians Hannah Davis and Travis Moran talk about the positive impact sport has had on their life at the AOC's Talk to a Champ program at the Walford Anglican School in Adelaide.

Olympians inspire secondary studentsOlympians Hannah Davis and Travis Moran chatted to over 300 secondary school students about their sporting careers as part of the AOC's Talk to a Champ program.

James Tomkins: sportsmanshipWhy is sportsmanship important for elite athletes?

James Tomkins: respectWhat are some of the ways you show respect in life?

James Tomkins: prideWhy is pride important in life?

James Tomkins: individual responsibilityWhy is individual responsibility important for being a member of the Australian Olympic Team?

James Tomkins: individual responsibilityHow does individual responsibility relate to being a role model for young Australians?

James Tomkins: express yourselfHow do you express yourself?

James Tomkins: express yourselfHow can self express help to overcome a challenging situation?

Australia wins bronze in softballListen to four time Olympic softballer Natalie Ward talk about winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games.

Trent Franklin: attitudeWhy is a positive attitude important for doing well in life?

Trent Franklin: prideWhat does it feel like to represent Australia?

Trent Franklin: respectWho do you respect and admire?

Trent Franklin: self expressionWhy is self expression important for doing well in life?

Trent Franklin: individual responsibilityHow does individual responsibiity relate to being a role model?