AOC Media Centre - 2014 Sochi

Sochi Mountains A gondola heads up the Sochi mountains.

Sochi MogulsThe Sochi moguls course set up for the official test event a year out from the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Snow capped SochiThe snow capped mountains that will host the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Russ beating injury for shot at OlympicsSlopestyle skier Russ Henshaw talks about getting back on the circuit after injury as he looks towards the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Vision and images thanks to russhenshaw.com and Getty Images.

Sochi So Soon - 1 Year to Go!We are one year away from the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. Sochi president Dmitry Chernyshenko provides an update on how the city is progressing as we head into the final stretch.

Laura Peel Laura Peel of Australia jumps while training for the Ladies Aerials during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah.

Peel claims silver in Deer ValleyLaura Peel of Australia flies to second place in the Ladies Aerials at the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup during the Visa Freestyle International at Deer Valley on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah.

Belle Brockhoff speeds down the courseBelle Brockhoff of Australia descends the course as she finished fourth during women's snowboard cross qualification during the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at The Canyons Ski Resort on February 10, 2012 in Park City, Utah.

Nathan Johnstone throwing it downNathan Johnstone of Australia competes in the FIS Snowboard World Cup Half Pipe men's finals at the US Grand Prix on January 12, 2013 in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Johnstone finished the event in first place.

Michelle Steele throws herself down the trackMichelle Steele of Australia competes during a training session at Olympia Bob Run on January 30, 2013 in St Moritz, Switzerland.

Scott James goes largeScott James of Australia competes in the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on February 1, 2013 in Park City, Utah.

Torah Bright in actionTorah Bright of Australia does a backside air during the Women's Snowboard Superpipe Final during Winter X Games Aspen 2013 at Buttermilk Mountain on January 26, 2013 in Aspen, Colorado.

Chumpy takes goldAlex ‘Chumpy Pullin became the first Australian winter sport athlete to win consecutive World Championships when he secured a second snowboard cross title in Stoneham, Canada.

Astrid Radjenovic and Jana PittmanAstrid Radjenovic and Jana Pittman get ready to take to the bobsleigh track in Sochi, Russia.

Astrid RadjenovicAstrid Radjenovic on the sliding track that will be used for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Aussie athletes strive for SochiWith the countdown on for the Sochi Winter Olympics Australia's finest winter stars are doing all they can to qualify for the 2014 Games.

RusSki Gorki Jumping Center The "RusSki Gorki" Jumping Center is located in Esto-Sadok village on the northern slope of the Aibga Ridge. The facility’s location at the junction of two ridges was selected by international experts in order to make ski-jumping facilities harmonious with the surrounding landscape and to protect athletes from side winds.

Rosa Khutor Extreme ParkSnowboarding and Freestyle competitions at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be held to the West of the Rosa Khutor plateau, at "Rosa Khutor" Extreme Park.

Rosa Khutor Alpine Center The Rosa Khutor Alpine Center is located at the Aibga Ridge. It is a single venue and will host all Alpine Skiing disciplines: Downhill, Combined (downhill and slalom), Giant Slalom and the Super Giant Slalom. The total length of the competition trac

"Laura" Cross-country Ski & Biathlon CenterThe "Laura" Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center looking in pristine condition for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Iceberg Skating PalaceThe Iceberg Skating Palace will play host to the Figure Skating competition at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Shayba ArenaShayba Arena will be one of the venues for the Ice Hockey competition during the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Bolshoy Ice DomeThe Bolshoy Ice Dome will play host to the fiercely contested Ice Hockey tournament at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Ice Cube Curling CentreThe Ice Cube Curling Centre will play host to the curling competition at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Fisht Olympic StadiumThe Fisht Olympic Stadium will be the venue for the Ceremonies at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.