AOC Media Centre - Athletics

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

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Shirvo runs with the torchAustralian Olympian and Foxtel commentator Matt Shirvington ran with the Olympic Torch on June 20 in the UK.

Kaila McKnight - 1500mKaila McKnight of the VIS wins heat one of the Womens 1500 Metres Open preliminaries during day two of the Australian Athletics Championships at Lakeside Stadium on April 14, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Ryan Gregson - 1500mRyan Gregson wins the 1500 Metres Open Men during day one of the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 2, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Liz Parnov - Pole VaultElizabeth Parnov competes in the Womens Pole Vault Open during day two of the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 3, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Kathryn Mitchell - JavelinKathryn Mitchell of VIC competes in the Women's Javelin during the Sydney Track Classic at the Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on March 19, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

Tristan Thomas - 400m HurdlesTristan Thomas competes in the 400 Metres Hurdles Open Men during day one of the Melbourne Track Classic/IAAF World Challenge event at Lakeside Stadium on March 2, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Adam Rutter - 20km WalkAdam Rutter of NSW competes in the Mens 20km Race Walk Invitation Open during the Australian 50km Road Walking Championships on December 11, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

Melissa Breen - 100mMelissa Breen of the ACTAS competes in the womens 100 metres during the Sydney track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre on February 18, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

Luke Adams - 50km WalkLuke Adams competes in the Mens section of the Australian Road Walk Championships at Constitution Dock on February 19, 2011 in Hobart, Australia.

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Wealth Of ExperienceCraig Mottram of Australia poses during the adidas 2012 Australian Olympic Games competitor uniform launch at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on March 28, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

Pearson UnstoppableSally Pearson of Australia poses during the adidas 2012 Australian Olympic Games competitor uniform launch at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on March 28, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.

Mitch Watt ready to soarMitchell Watt is one of Australia's finest in a stunning crop of long jumpers. The 2011 World Championship silver medallist explains why he is pumped for London 2012.

What makes Sally Pearson tickThe unstoppable Sally Pearson talks about her track to London 2012. Pearson also reveals her one to watch on the Australian Olympic athletics team.

Buster Mottram off to LondonMiddle-distance runner Craig Mottram made his debut at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. 12 years on he heads to London 2012 as excited and determined as ever.

Samuels Back in FormDani Samuels competes to win the Women DiscusThrow during the Samsung Diamond League on May 19, 2012 at the Shanghai Stadium in Shanghai, China.

Hooker Back in International MeetSteven Hooker competes in the Men's Pole Vault during the Samsung Diamond League on May 19, 2012 at the Shanghai Stadium in Shanghai, China.

Frayne Plane London boundJump sensation Henry Frayne is poised to represent Australia in both the long jump and triple jump at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Walking on Sunshine in RussiaJared Tallent celebrates after crossing the finish line in the competition of men's 50 km IAAF World Race Walking Cup 2012 on May 13, 2012 in Saransk, Russia. Jared finished the race in third place behind Sergey Kirdyapkin and Igor Erokhin of Russia.

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