AOC Media Centre - 2012 London

Thorpe trains in front of media packAfter revealing his secret comeback on Wednesday the 2nd of February, five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe opened up his training session the next morning to media at the Aquatic Centre in Sydney, named after him. Thorpe is aiming for the a third Olympics in London 2012.

Edmondson wins OmniumAYOF multiple-gold medallist Annette Edmondson was crowned 2011 Omnium Champion at the Australian National Track Championships. Edmondson explains the intricacies of the Omnium, reflects on her experiences at the Australian Youth Olympic Festivals and sets her sights on London 2012.

Monk fit and firingAt the 2011 Summer Swim Series at North Sydney pool, Beijing 2008 Olympian Kenrick Monk is in fine form. Off the back of a successful 2010 Commonwealth Games campaign, he is hungry for London glory.

Rivalry hot at Summer Swim SeriesDual Olympic silver medallist Brenton Rickard speaks of his healthy rivalry with breaststroke teammate Christian Sprenger at the 2011 Summer Swim Series.

Operation London 2012Swimmers to watch heading to London 2012... and beyond! Some of the stars of the Summer Swim Series talk about their quest to take on the world's best at the London Olympic Games.

Rice recovering like a champStephanie Rice back in form at the Summer Swim Series after shoulder surgery in 2010. Rice gives her tips on who to watch heading to 2012.

Nay has a ball at the Summer Swim SeriesMeagen Nay enjoys the team atmosphere at the Summer Swim Series and dreams of representing Australia at a second Olympic Games in 2012.

100m goal for ThorpeIan Thorpe announced his comeback to elite swimming and has identified the 100m and 200m freestyle relays as his goal events

Thorpey's big comebackAustralia's greatest Olympian Ian Thorpe announced his return to competitive swimming at a packed press conference in Sydney on 2 February 2011.

London - 2 years to goA look at London's progress as it prepares for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Canoe Slalom venue opensThe Lee Valley White Water Centre, formerly known as Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre is now open- check it out in this video!

London Stadium under snowA general view of the empty snow-covered London 2012 Olympic Stadium after an official switching on ceremony on December 20, 2010 in Stratford, London, England.

Basketball Arena - Nov 2010The Basketball Arena moves closer to completion with construction in he lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games

International Broadcast Centre - Nov 2010Construction continues at the International Broadcast Centre and Media Press Centre which will be used throughout the entirety of the London 2012 Olympic Games

Athletes Village - Nov 2010The Athlete's Village takes shape in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games

Olympic Park and Aquatic Centre - Nov 2010Development throughtout the Olympic Park continueswith the Construction of the Olympic Stadium and the Aquatics Centre in November, 2010

Olympic Stadium - Nov 2010Construction continues at the Olympic Stadium in November, 2010 in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Aussies at 2010 World Rowing ChampsFifteen Australian crews are battling for World Champion honours in New Zealand from 31 Oct to 7 November. Here is a sample of Australians in action courtesy of Getty Images.

Men's Lightweight Four(L-R) Anthony Edwards, Samuel Beltz, Blair Tunevitsch and Todd Skipworth of Australia celebrate silver in the Men's Lightweight Four Final

Men's Lightweight Four - PodiumL to R, Todd Skipworth, Samuel Beltz, Blair Tunevitsch, and Anthony Edwards of Australia pose for a photo after winning a silver medal in the Lightweight Men's Four

Men's Lightweight Eight(L-R) Cox David Webster, Perry Ward, Thomas Bertrand, Darryn Purcell, Nicholas Baker, Alister Foot, Blair Tunevitsch, Angus Tyers and Ross Brown celebrate second place in the Men's Lightweight Eight Final

Women's Double Sculls Podium(L-R) Kim Crow and Kerry Hore of Australia, Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins of Great Britain and Julia Michalska and Magdalena Fularczyk of Poland pose after winning silver, gold and bronze respectively in the Women's Double Sculls Final

Podium for Men's Lightweight EightGreat Britain, Germany and Australia pose on the podium after winning silver, gold and bronze respectively in the Men's Eight Final

Men's Lightweight Eight - Silver(L-R) Cox, David Webster, Perry Ward, Thomas Bertrand, Darryn Purcell, Nicholas Baker, Alister Foot, Blair Tunevitsch, Angus Tyers and Ross Brown of Australia celebrate silver on the podium after the Men's Lightweight Eight Final

Men's Single ScullsDuncan Free of Australia competes in the Mens single sculls semi finals during day five of the World Rowing Championships at Lake Karapiro on November 4, 2010 in Cambridge, New Zealand.