AOC Media Centre - 2012 London

Edmondson laps up atmosphere in SydneyLondon 2012 bronze medallist track cyclist Annette Edmondson is all smiles during the Welcome Home Celebrations in Sydney.

Pearson and Meares welcomed home Gold medallists Sally Pearson and Anna Meares are welcomed home from their London journeys at celebrations around Australia.

Adelaide Welcome HomeThe winter weather in Adelaide did not stop the community from coming out to welcome home the Australian Olympic Team on 23 August, 2012.

Welcome Home CelebrationsAustralia's Olympians have returned home to welcoming crowds around the nation who have supported them throughout their London 2012 journey.

Hobart Homecoming The Hobart Welcome Home Celebrations on 25 August, 2012 kept the local heroes happy!

Brisbane puts on a showQueensland had a chance to meet the Australian Olympic Team at the Brisbane Welcome Home Parade on 24 August, 2012.

Adelaide Welcome Home CelebrationsThe winter weather in Adelaide did not stop the community from coming out to welcome home the Australian Olympic Team on 23 August, 2012.

Melbourne says Welcome HomeSally Pearson came to town and rowers Drew Ginn and Kim Crow also took to the stage as Melbourne welcomed home the Australian Olympic Team at Fed Square on 22 August, 2012.

Stamps for ChampsAustralian gold medallists Anna Meares, Cate Campbell, Murray Stewart and Jacob Clear talk about being on Australia post stamps as a reward for their gold medal efforts in London.

Sydney Welcome Home ParadeOn August 20 Sydney hosted the first Welcome Home Celebration for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyThe late Freddie Mercury is displayed on screen during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyBallet Dancer Darcey Bussell descends into the stadium on a phoenix during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyGeorge Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyFireworks explode over the stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing Ceremony(L-R) Jason Orange, Howard Donald, Gary Barlow and Mark Owen of Take That during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyMelanie Chisholm, Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell of the Spice Girls performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyChas Smash and Lead singer Graham Suggs McPherson of Madness during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing Ceremony(R-L) Boris Johnson the Mayor of London, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge and Eduardo Paes the Mayor of Rio enter the stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyLONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: A human cannonball is seen during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyRio the next host city makes it's presentation during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyThe Olympic Flag is handed from Mayor of London, Boris Johnson to IOC President Jacques Rogge, who passes it to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyMusician Annie Lennox performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyFireworks are seen over the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.

2012 Olympic Games - Closing CeremonyFat Boy Slim aka Norman Cook performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England.