AOC Media Centre - 2012 London

Jess Fox in actionJessica Fox of Australia in action during Canoe Slalom practice at Lea Valley White Water Centre on July 20, 2012.

C2 talk tacticsKynan Maley and Robin Jeffery of Australia talk with their coach Yann le Pennec in a canoe slalom practice session during previews ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lee Valley White Water Centre.

Young gun Edmondson not overawedAlex Edmondson discusses being the youngest on the team.

Fitness First Recovery Centre, LondonInside the Australian Olympic Team's training headquarters in London. The Fitness First Recovery Centre is located just a few minutes drive from the Olympic Village and will help give the Aussies the edge this July-August.

Aussie sporting greats in awe of Olympic experienceAustralia's Athlete Liason Officers (ALOs) Layne Beachley and Steve Waugh discuss their thoughts on being involved with the Australian Olympic Team.

Opening Ceremonies of the pastTake a look at the action from Opening Ceremonies over the past century.

Inspiration of Our NationThe stars, the moments, the heroes. A look at the Australian Olympic Team - The Inspiration of Our Nation

Youngsters impressed by London showAlethea Sedgman, Hayley Chapman and Josh Jefferis discuss their first impressions of London.

Archers arrive in LondonArchers on Olympic debut Elisa Barnard and Taylor Worth talk excitedly about their arrival in London and collecting their Team uniforms.

Laurie's Team Inductions With Taylor Worth Team Motivator Laurie Lawrence is a big hit with his induction ceremonies in the Village. Archer Taylor Worth found it to be an experience he will never forget.

Brighton and Hove get a royal touchTorchbearer of the day, Zachary Narvaez poses for a photo outside the Royal Pavilion as he carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay through Brighton and Hove during day 60 leg of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on July 17, 2012 in Brighton, England.

Torch reaches Seven SisterTorchbearer Kathy Gore runs with the Olympic Flame at Seaford Head, with a view of the Seven Sisters cliffs in East Sussex during day 60 leg of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on July 17, 2012 in Seaford, England.

Former stunt rider gets a helping handTorchbearer 082 Eddie Kidd carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Lewes during day 60 leg of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on July 17, 2012 in Lewes, England.

Brighton's Hip Hop hits EastbourneTorchbearer 093 Harley Alexander-Sule and Jordan Stephens (aka Rizzle Kicks) carry the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg through Eastbourne during day 60 leg of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay on July 17, 2012 in Eastbourne, England.

Sunflower RideMichael Rogers of SKY Procycling leads team mates Bradley Wiggins (yellow jersey) of Great Britain and Chris Froome in the peloton during stage fifteen of the 2012 Tour de France from Samatan to Pau on July 16, 2012 in Pau, France.

Helping HandsCadel Evans (R) riding for BMC Racing crosses the finish line in hand with teammate George Hincapie (L) of the USA in 35th and 36th place during stage sixteen of the 2012 Tour de France from Pau to Bagneres-de-Luchon on July 18, 2012 in Bagneres-de-Luchon, France. Evans dropped to seventh place in the general classification with the result.

Uniforming gets excitingAthletes from equestrian, archery and sailing spent the day at the uniform distribution centre on 18 July to collect their Team uniforms. Seven-time Olympian Andrew Hoy and birthday girl Kristy Oatley had cause for double celebrations.

Athlete's Secret WeaponsAthlete Liasion Officers Layne Beachley & Kieren Perkins arrive in the village

Laurie's got the 'Midas Touch'Laurie Lawrence keeping the athletes well amused

Casey Eatsham Settles InHockeyroo Casey Eastham shows her Aussie Spirit in the athletes village

Hockeyroo's Set Up CampThe Hockeyroo's are welcomed into the athletes village by Chef de Mission Nick Green.

It's a bullseye for VolleyMen’s Archer Taylor Worth gets kitted up with his special edition London 2012 Dunlop Volley shoes

Opals settle into villageOpals Lauren Jackson and Liz Cambage share their first impressions on London.

Hockeyroos bound into LondonHockeyroos Madonna Blyth and Casey Eastham discuss their arrival and first training session in London.

The Hockeyroo's get stuck into trainingThe Australian Ladies Hockey Team practices at the Hockey Arena during previews ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Park on July 17, 2012 in London, England.