Australian Opals get the bronzeAustralian Opals hold a steady lead against the giants Russia, 38 - 30 at half time, maintaining their lead to a 9-point, 83 - 74 win to take their 5th consecutive Olympic Medal victory.
Lauren Jackson retiresFour time Olympian Lauren Jackson, the opening ceremony flagbearer at the London 2012 Games, has announced her retirement from basketball.
Australia vs France - Basketball Day 3 London 2012The Australian Women's team are defeated in extra time by France on Day 3 of the London 2012 Games. Copyright IOC and Nine Network
Australia vs Brazil - Men's Basketball Day 2 London 2012The Australian Men's Basketball team take on the Brazillians in their opening game on Day 2 of the London 2012 Games, going down 75-71. Copyright IOC and Nine Network
Australia vs Great Britain - Women's Basketball Preliminary Round, Group B, London 2012The Australian Women's basketball team defeat Great Britain in a preliminary round game on Day 1 of the London 2012 Games.Copyright IOC and Nine Network
Sydney natives join in celebrations(L-R) Liz Cambridge, Brittany Broben and Jessica Fox pose with performers during the Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade in the Sydney CBD on August 20, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.
Basketball queens pose with fansLauren Jackson (L) and Liz Cambridge (R) interact with the public during the Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade in the Sydney CBD on August 20, 2012 in Sydney, Australia.
Lizzie the crowd favouriteLiz Cambage signs autographs for fans during the Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade at Federation Square on August 22, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.
Flagbearers enjoy Sydney celebrationsAustralian flagbearers Lauren Jackson and Malcolm Page enjoy the festivities at the Sydney Welcome Home Celebrations.
London 2012: Day 13Day 13 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Chat to a Champ: London 2012Take a peek at some of our Chat to a Champ sessions over the past 2 weeks. Chat to a Champ involves school children from across Australia chatting with Aussie Olympians in London during the Olympic Games, presented by Telstra and Acer.
London 2012: Day 12Day 12 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Bring on USA: BoomersMen's basketball coach Brett Brown and star player Joe Ingles talk about their London 2012 quarterfinal against USA.
London 2012: Day 10Day 10 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
London 2012: Day 9Day 9 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Liz Slambage shinesLiz Cambage scored became one of, if not THE first ever woman to slam dunk in Olympic basketball. Liz reflects on the occasion after the important win over Russia.
London 2012: Day 11Day 11 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
London 2012: Day 8Day 8 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
London 2012: Day 7Day 7 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
Boomers CelebrateAustralia celebrates their 81-61 victory over China following their Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match on Day 6.
Boomers ready for GBPatty Mills and Brett Brown discuss their victory over China and next match against GB.
Ingles Shoots Joe Ingles is defended by Wang Zhizhi, left, and Yi Jianlian, top, of China as he tries to score during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Basketball Arena.
London 2012: Day 6Day 6 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
London 2012: Day 4Day 4 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
London 2012: Day 3Day 3 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.
