AOC Media Centre - 2008 Beijing

My Journey to London - Tamsin HinchleyYou 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 Tamsin Hinchley

Preparation and RecoveryAustralian Olympic Beach Volleyball players Natalie Cook (top) and Tamsin Barnett endure an ice plunge bath at the Fitness First Recovery Centre in Beijing. The recovery centre is a key strategic part of the Australian Olympic Committee's athlete preparation and medical strategy as the Australian team aims to finish among the top five nations of the Beijing Olympic Games.

Hinchley's SpikeTamsin Hinchley spikes the ball against the defense of Natalia Uryadova of Russia during their preliminary women's beach volleyball match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Australia Defeats GeorgiaNat Cook (L) and Tamsin Hinchley celebrate after defeating Andrezza Chagas and Cristine Santanna of Georgia during the beach volleyball event at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Cook and Hinchley finished the Games in 5th place.

Experience at HandNat Cook (L) and Tamsin Barnett win a point against Andrezza Chagas and Cristine Santanna of Georgia during the beach volleyball event at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Beijing BlissTamsin Hinchley celebrates a point against Andrezza Chagas and Cristine Santanna of Georgia during the beach volleyball event at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Eating sandFabio Magalhaes and Marcio Araujo of Brazil dive for the ball during the men's semifinal beach volleyball match.

Entertaining the crowdsCheerleaders perform during the men's semifinal beach volleyball match between Georgia and the United States at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Barnett and Cook celebrateTamsin Barnett and Nat Cook of Australia celebrate winning a point against Andrezza Chagas and Cristine Santanna of Georgia during day 3 of the beach volleyball at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.