AOC Media Centre - 2014 Sochi

Our biggest Cross Country Team glides in to SochiOur biggest Cross Country Team ever has arrived in Sochi! Callum Watson was given a huge boost when his sister Aimee qualified for Sochi at the last minute- the siblings say it's great to be in Sochi with teammates Esther Bottomley & Phil Bellingham

Chef has chosen Flagbearer as youth prepare for debutIan Chesterman has chosen the flagbearer for Friday's Opening Ceremony as Alex Ferlazzo and Greta Small prepare for their first Olympics after experiencing the 2012 Youth Olympics. Press Conference highlights from Sochi.

Previews - Winter Olympics Day -5SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 02: Russ Henshaw of Australia addresses the media during an Australian Olympic team snowboard and freestyle skiers press conference at the Gorki Media Centre in Rosa Khutor Mountain Village Cluster on February 2, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Previews - Winter Olympics Day -5SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 02: L-R: Anna Segal, Ian Chesterman, Scott James and Russ Henshaw of Australai during an Australian Olympic team snowboard and freestyle skiers press conference at the Gorki Media Centre in Rosa Khutor Mountain Village Cluster on February 2, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Previews - Winter Olympics Day -5SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 02: Russ Henshaw, Torah Bright, Scott James and Ben Bright of Australia look on after an Australian Olympic Team Snowboard and Freestyle Press Conference at Gorki Press Centre on February 2, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Previews - Winter Olympics Day -5SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 02: Russ Henshaw, Anna Segal, Torah Bright and Scott James of Australia look on after an Australian Olympic Team Snowboard and Freestyle Press Conference at Gorki Press Centre on February 2, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Previews - Winter Olympics Day -5SOCHI, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 02: Russ Henshaw of Australia poses after an Australian Olympic Team Snowboard and Freestyle Press Conference at Gorki Press Centre on February 2, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Russ Henshaw Slopestyle in SochiRuss Henshaw will compete in Ski Slopestyle, a new event for the Sochi 2014 Olympics.

Russ Henshaw takes flightRuss Henshaw trains during Ski Slopestyle practice at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014.

Anna Segal testing out the courseAnna Segal of Australia trains during Ski Slopestyle practice at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Scotty SlopestylingScotty James trains during Snowboard Slopestyle practice at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia

Torah flies highTorah Bright of Australia practices during training for Snowboard Slopestyle at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Bright looks on at Slopestyle trainingTorah Bright of Australia looks on after during training for Snowboard Slopestyle at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Training begins!Aussie athletes are in training ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

IOC President Thomas Bach Press ConferenceIOC President Thomas Bach gave his opening Press Conference in Sochi, and was happy with the facilities in place for the athletes and competition.

Greig trains at AdlerDaniel Greig chats to his coach Desly Hill at official training in the Adler Arena in Sochi,

Greig in actionDaniel Greig trains ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

Greig all smilesDaniel Greig smiles after his first official training on the ice at the Adler Arena in Sochi.

Aussies fly through the clouds and dreams come trueOvernight nine Australians made the journey to Sochi to double the Australian contingent in Sochi to-date. There were two Olympians and three Youth Olympians among them, and they all shared a sense of adrenalin for the Games ahead!

Slopestyle athletes speak to mediaThe Australian Skiers and Snowboard Slopestyle athletes have arrived in Sochi, and met the media in their opening Press Conference on Sunday 2 February 2014 in Gorki near Rosa Khutor ahead of the Sochi 2014 Olympics .

One week to goOne of the Sochi 2014 mascots is seen in the Athletes Village ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 2, 2014 in Rosa Khutor, Sochi.

One week to goHelicopters fly over a cruise ship near downtown Sochi prior to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 1, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

One week to goStatues of Olympic mascots are seen on display in downtown Sochi prior to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 1, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

One week to goA Sochi 2014 sign is seen on display in downtown Sochi prior to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 1, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

One week to goA cruise ship docks near the Olympic rings on the waterfront in downtown Sochi prior to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 1, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.