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Callum WatsonCallum Watson competes during the Men's 15km and 15km Skiathlon

Callum Watson trainingCallum Watson (front) and Phil Bellingham train during Cross-Country Skiing practice ahead of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games,

Esther relieved at 10km finishEsther Bottomley shows her relief at finishing 61st in the women's 10km Classic Cross Country Event in Sochi.

Esther Bottomley - 10km ClassicEsther Bottomley of Australia competes in the Women's 10 km Classic during day six of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 13, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Esther Bottomley the bolterEsther Bottomley of Australia competes in Qualification of the Ladies' Sprint Free during day four of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 11, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Phillip Bellingham charges through SochiPhillip Bellingham of Australia competes in Qualification of the Men's Sprint Free during day four of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Laura Cross-country Ski & Biathlon Center on February 11, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Phil Bellingham and his gear land in SochiMen's Cross-Country Skiing's Phillip Bellingham of Australia arrives at Sochi International Airport ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Australian skicross athlete Katya Crema posesAustralian skicross athlete Katya Crema poses during a portrait session on August 21, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia

Esther Bottomley racing in VancouverEsther Bottomley of Australia competes during the Women's Individual Sprint C Qualification on day 6 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Whistler Olympic Park Biathlon Stadium on February 17, 2010 in Whistler, Canada.

Kovacs dreams of SochiAustralian cross country skiing athlete Paul Kovacs poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Paul Kovacs on the peakAustralian cross country skiing athlete Paul Kovacs poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Spotlight on Phillip BellinghamAustralian cross country skiing athlete Phillip Bellingham poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Phillip Bellingham ready to goAustralian cross country skiing athlete Phillip Bellingham poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Anna Trnka on top of the worldAustralian cross country skiing athlete Anna Trnka poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Anna Trnka in the snowAustralian cross country skiing athlete Anna Trnka poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Aimee Watson eyes SochiAustralian cross country skiing athlete Aimee Watson poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Aimee Watson on top of the worldAustralian cross country skiing athlete Aimee Watson poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Esther gets her close upAustralian cross country skiing athlete Esther Bottomley poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Esther on the edgeAustralian cross country skiing athlete Esther Bottomley poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Esther Bottomley strikes a poseAustralian cross country skiing athlete Esther Bottomley poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Esther Bottomley in the wildernessAustralian cross country skiing athlete Esther Bottomley poses during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

Australian Cross Country TeamMembers of the Australian cross country skiing team Esther Bottomley, Aimee Watson, Paul Kovacs,Anna Trnka and Phillip Bellingham pose during a national team portrait session on September 8, 2013 in Falls Creek, Australia.

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

Heading cross country to AustriaAlex Gibson and Lucy Glanville selected to compete in cross country at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria.