AOC Media Centre - 2008 Beijing

Learn from a Champ: Cate Campbell | SportsmanshipCate Campbell describes sportsmanship and why is it important? The vignette is part of the Learn from a Champ series, featuring Aussie Olympians talking about the highs and lows of sport and life. http://education.olympics.com.au/programs/learn-from-a-champ/learn-from-a-champ

Learn from a Champ: Cate Campbell | RespectCate Campbell considers the many situations where a group of young people might show respect for someone else. The vignette is part of the Learn from a Champ series, featuring Aussie Olympians talking about the highs and lows of sport and life. http://education.olympics.com.au/programs/learn-from-a-champ/learn-from-a-champ

Olympic ContenderAlicia Coutts competes in the Women's 200m Individual Medley Heat 4 held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

Olympic ConcentrationAlicia Coutts prepares to compete in the Women's 100m Breaststroke Final held during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Coutts finished the race in 5th place.

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.

Libby Trickett: prideWhat does it feel like to represent Australia?

Libby Trickett: attitudeWhy is determination and a positive attitude important for elite athletes?

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

Libby Trickett: express yourselfWhy is self expression important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: sportsmanshipHow do you use sportsmanship to overcome challenging situations?

Libby Trickett: individual responsibilityHow does individual responsibility relate to being a role model for young Australians?

Libby Trickett: sportsmanship Why is sportsmanship important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: respectWhat are some of the ways you show respect in life?

Libby Trickett: prideDoes pride ever become its own challenge? How might you overcome situations?

Libby Trickett: attitudeWhen has a positive attitude helped you achieve a goal?

Libby Trickett: prideWhy is pride important for elite athletes?

Libby Trickett: express yourselfHow can self expression help to overcome challenging situations?

Media scrum for swim team arrival in BeijingA media scrum were waiting for the high profile Australian swim team when they touched down in Beijing from their camp in Kuala Lumper. Team captain Grant Hackett and Head Coach Alan Thompson spoke with the media.

Speedo Launches Beijing Swimsuits Spedo launches the LZR swimsuits worn by the Australian Olympic Swim team at the Beijing Games