AOC Media Centre - 2009 AYOF

Tassie Reigns Supreme in the Single ScullsTaylor Wilczynski of Tasmania celebrates winning the mens single scull final during day four of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Whitewater BattleJaxon Merritt of Australia competes during the mens C1 canoe final during day four of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Penrith Whitewater Stadium on January 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Future Kookaburra On ShowKieran Govers of Australia competes against the Indian defence in the gold medal match between Australia and India during day five of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre on January 18, 2009 in Sydney, Austra

Trans-Tasman TussleLaura Stokes of New Zealand is blocked by Rebecca Allen of Australia during the first round match between Australia and New Zealand during day one of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney University Sports Centre on January 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Aussie LayupCorben Wroe of Australia lays the ball up during the men's first round basketball game between Australia and New Zealand during day one of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at Sydney University Sports Centre on January 14, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Aussie Cycling Trifecta(L to R) Michaela Anderson, Melissa Hoskins and Amy Cure of Australia are pictured with their medals after the womens 3000 metre Individual pursuit during the Track Cycling on day two of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Dunc Gray Veledrome on January 15, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Taylor takes aimTaylor Worth of Australia competes in the men's archery team competition during day three of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre, on January 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

2009 Australian Youth Olympic FestivalWith the 2013 Australian Youth Olympic Festival fast approaching we take a look at some of the best bits of the 2009 AYOF.

Men's Pursuit FinalMichael Hepburn, Luke Durbridge, Peter Loft and Dale Parker of Australia compete in the Mens Pursuit Final during day three of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Dunc Gray Velodrome on January 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Dipping his toe in the waterKenneth To of Australia competes in 400m Individual Medley Final during day three of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on January 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

From 2009 AYOF to London 2012Emma Jackson of Australia crosses the finish line to win gold in the womens triathlon teams relay during day four of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Team Spirit at the TriathlonThe Australian womens teams who placed first and second pose follwing the womens triathlon teams relay during day four of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Archers on targetGold medalists Elisa Barnard, Alice Ingley, Ashley Sim and Bronze medalists Mitchell James, Ryan Tyack and Taylor Worth of Australia poses for a photograph after the Mens and Women's Team events during day four of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Archery Centre on January 17, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Diving PractiseEthan Warren of Australia practises during day five of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on January 18, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Aussie Medal HaulThe Australian Mens and Women's players pose after the Women won silver and Men won gold during day five of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre on January 18, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Australia beats India in extra timeAustralian players celebrate after winning in extra time against India in the Mens gold medal match between Australia and India during day five of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre on January 18, 2009 in S

AYOF AmbassadorLuke Haniford (L) and Glenn Rypp (R) pose with Australian Olympic gold medallist and AYOF ambassador Ken Wallace (C) during the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival in Sydney.

2009 AYOFThe fifth edition of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival was held in January 2009. Over 1400 athletes from 30 countries attended.

Zina StoneZina Stone spikes at the net in the gold medal play off against the USA at Maroubra Beach on January 18

Darcy TaylorDarcy Taylor dives during the boys three meter diving competition at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on January 16

Women's 800mElise Abood and Chloe Parker compete in the womens 800 metres at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey centre on January 16

William SacilottoWilliam Sacilotto competes in the men's shot put at the Sydney Olympic Park Hockey centre on January 16

Taylor WorthTaylor Worth competes in the men's archery team competition at the Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre, on January 16

Rhiannan IfflandRhiannan Iffland in action during the women's diving event at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on January 16

Men's TriathlonBrian McLeod leads Sam Appleton during the run leg during the mens triathlon teams relay during at the Sydney International Regatta Centre on January 17