AOC Media Centre - Athletics

Parnov's path to LondonLiz Parnov was the Flagbearer for the 2010 Australian Youth Olympic Games Team. Liz talks about her pole vaulting pedigree, what she gained from the inaugural Youth Olympics in Singapore, and the hero she trains alongside.

Family TiesJacinta Boyd follows in her family's famous athletics footsepts as she attempts to qualify for London 2012 in long jump and sprinting.

50km BronzeSergey Bakulin (C) of Russia with his gold medal alongside silver medalist Denis Nizhegorodov (L) of Russia and bronze medalist Jared Tallent (R) in the Men's 50 Kilometres Race Walk Final at the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium.

Jared TallentJared Tallent cools of at the water zone in the Men's 50 Kilometres Race Walk Final during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium. Jared finished the race with the bronze medal.

Silver LiningMitchell Watt poses with his silver medal alongside Dwight Phillips of the USA with his gold medal and Ngonidzashe Makusha of Zimbabwe with his bronze during the medal ceremony for the men's long jump during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championship

Mitchell WattMitchell Watt competes in the men's long jump qualification round during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium. Mitchell qualified for the finals and finished with a Silver medal.

World ChampionGold medalist Sally Pearson celebrates on the podium with her medal for the women's 100 metres hurdles during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium

Finishing LineSally Pearson crosses the finish line to claim victory in the women's 100 metres hurdles final the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium.

Sally PearsonSally Pearson during the women's 100 metres hurdles heats during day seven of 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium. Sally went on to take home gold in the event.

Kim MickleKim Mickle in the women's javelin throw qualification round during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium. Kim came in 6th place in the final.

Jarrod BannisterJarrod Bannister in the men's javelin final during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at Daegu Stadium. Jarrod finished in 7th place.

Henry FrayneHenry Frayne competes in the men's triple jump final during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Daegu Stadium. Henry came 9th in the final.

Deakes determined to walk LondonAthens 2004 race walk bronze medallist Nathan Deakes talks about the pain of having to miss the 2008 Beijing Olympics due to injury and his determination to return to the Olympic arena in 2012.

Flying Fabrice better since BeijingCommonwealth long jump champion Fabrice Lapierre talks about training in Texas and the giant leaps he has made since his first taste of the Olympics in 2008. Lookout for a stronger Lapierre in 2012!

Watt eyes medalsThe lessons Mitchell Watt learnt when he won bronze at the 2009 World Champs have launched him on a thrilling journey to London 2012. Landing some of the biggest jumps in the world in 2011, the national long jump champ sets his sights on the podium.

Lauren BodenLauren Boden competes in the women's 400 metres hurdles heats during day the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships. Lauren qualified for the semi-final.

Kaila McKnightKaila McKnight competes in the women's 1500 metres heats during day the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships. Kaila qualified for the semi-final.

Steve HookerSteven Hooker looks on during the men's pole vault qualification round during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships. Steve did not make it past the qualification round.

Dani SamuelsDani Samuels reacts as she competes in the women's discus final during the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships. Dani finished 10th.

Benn HarradineBenn Harradine gives the thumbs up after coming 5th in the Men's discus final during day four of the 13th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

London Looming - September 2011As the London 2012 Games draw closer and closer we take a look at what the prospective Australian Team athletes are up to - September 2011

Regan Lamble talks the walkPromising young race walker Regan Lamble talks about how she got into the sport and her childhood Olympic dream.

Schoolboy sensation Steve SolomonSeventeen year-old Steven Solomon blew away an impressive 400m field to win the Australian title in 2011. The youngster is going from strength to strength and backs himself for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Discus Queen DaniDani Samuels burst onto the scene when she became the youngest person to win a discus world title at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. It may have been a surprise to many, but not Dani, and come 2012 she is ready to complete a dream.

Magic MickleJavelin thrower Kim Mickle talks about an inspiring moment in 2000 that set her on her Olympic journey. The Commonwealth Games medallist rates Australia's javelin contingent as a dark horse for Olympic medals in London.