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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.

Day 6 GalleryDay 6 kicked off with Russ Henshaw in the Ski Slopestyle along with Michelle Steele and Lucy Chaffer in the Skeleton. Alex Almoukov slogged out the 20km Individual Biathlon and Esther Bottomley and Aimee Watson cruised around the Classic Cross Country course. In the evening, Brendan Kerry was up in the men's Individual Figure Skating.

Watson, Bellingham happy with opening eventCROSS COUNTRY SKIING: After competing in their opening event in Sochi, Callum Watson an Phil Bellingham spoke to olympics.com.au in Rosa Khutor about their performances.

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.

Opening Ceremony in picturesThe Opening Ceremony for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games was held at the Fisht Stadium on Friday 7 February. Australia was the second country to march into the stadium, behind Flagbearer Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin.

2014 Team ReceptionAthletes, officials and guests gathered in Rosa Khutor to celebrate the Australian Team Reception and the announcement of the 2014 Team Flagbearer - Alex Pullin.

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.

Our biggest Cross Country Team glides in to SochiOur biggest Cross Country Team ever has arrived in Sochi! Callum Watson was given a huge boost when his sister Aimee qualified for Sochi at the last minute- the siblings say it's great to be in Sochi with teammates Esther Bottomley & Phil Bellingham

Training begins!Aussie athletes are in training ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.

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.

Shooting for SochiAthlete portrait sessions captured by Australian Olympic Team supplier Getty Images. This collection profiles some of the Australian athletes aiming to compete at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Russia in February, 2014.

Esther Bottomley primed for SochiEsther Bottomley is the first woman to compete at three Olympic Games in Cross Country Skiing.

Phil Bellingham Ready for SochiPhil Bellingham made his Olympic debut in Cross Country Skiing in Sochi. In 2013 he became just the second Australian to start the prestigious Tour de Ski.

Watson Aims Up in SochiAimee Watson and her younger brother Callum are the first brother/sister duo to compete at the same Olympic Games in Cross Country for Australia. Sochi 2014 is her first Olympics.

Debut Olympian Callum Watson in Cross-Country SkiingSochi 2014 is Callum Watson's first Olympic Games. His older sister Aimee Watson is also competing, making the pair the first siblings to represent Australia in Cross Country Skiing at the same Games.

Fan Wall: Show your supportPost a message on the AUS Olympic Team Fan Wall at olympics.com.au > Fan Zone > Fan Wall or copy and paste this link to show your support: http://sochi2014.olympics.com.au/fan-zone/fan-zone/fan-wall Music and images thanks to Getty Images

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Cross-country skier Anthony Evans featureA feature on cross-country skier Anthony Evans. Copyright IOC and Nine Network.

Esther Bottomley and Paul Murray cross country skiingEsther Bottomley and Paul Murray get some hometown support for their cross country skiing dreams at Torino 2006. Paul Murray finishes in 51st place. Esther Bottomley finishes in 52nd place. Copyright IOC and Channel Seven.

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.