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Olympic Rivalry Stays StrongVictoria Pendleton of Great Britain competes with Anna Meares in their Womens Sprint Semifinals race during day three of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 6, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. Pendleton later went ou

Meares' Gold On Home SoilAnna Meares leads in the Women's Keirin during the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 7, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Win Gives O'Shea the Right PushGlenn O'Shea competes in the Scratch Race on his way to winning the Men's Omnium during day three of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 6, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

O'Shea Claims Gold After Silver PursuitGlenn O'Shea celebrates winning the Men's Omnium during day three of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 6, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Track Cycling World ChampionshipsIn the ultimate pre-Olympic showdown over 300 of the world’s greatest cyclists descended on Melbourne’s Hisense Arena for the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships from 4-8 April.

Aussie GoldShane Perkins, Matthew Glaetzer and Scott Sunderland of Australia pose with their medals after winning the Men's Team Sprint during day one of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Win On Home TurfShane Perkins of Australia celebrates with three year old Aidan after winning the Men's Team Sprint Final with teammate Scott Sunderland and Matthew Glaetzer during Day 1 of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Sweet SuccessMatthew Glaetzer and Shane Perkins of Australia celebrate after winning the Men's Team Sprint Final with teammate Scott Sunderland during Day 1 of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia's Dynamic DuoAnna Meares and Kaarle McCulloch of Australia pose with their medals after finishing second behind Germany in the Women's Team Sprint during day one of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Aus

Kaarle Fights Germany For GoldKaarle McCulloch of Australia competes in the Women's Team Sprint during day one of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Australia Takes GB to the LineTeam Australia compete in the Men's Team pursuit final during Day 1 of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Men's Team Pursuit Get a Final PushTeam Australia compete in the Men's Team pursuit final during Day 1 of the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Hisense Arena on April 4, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Wild West livin: Sam's video blogVideo footage to go with BMX cyclist Sam Willoughby's March 2012 "My Journey to London" diary update.

Track star Tomic talks 2012Multiple World Champion Josie Tomic rides team pursuit and omnium. She hopes to cycle at her first Olympics in London.

Childhood dream within reach for HoskinsEndurance cyclist Melissa Hoskins has dreamed about competing at the Olympic Games since she was young and hopes to represent Australia at the London Olympics in 2012.

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

Hepburn chases pursuit perfectionTeam pursuit specialist Michael Hepburn talks about Australia's hopes in the team pursuit at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Jack of all trades22-year-old superstar Jack Bobridge has won more cycling titles than most elite riders collect in a lifetime. But there is one crown missing from the Beijing Olympian's trophy cabinet which he hopes to win at he 2012 London Olympic Games.

Behind the Meares/ McCulloch dream teamAnna Meares and Kaarle McCulloch are hunting Olympic gold at the London 2012 Games. Find out what makes the almighty duo tick.

Perkins Sprints in the London VelodromeShane Perkins of Australia rides in the Men's Sprint Qualifying during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Velodrome in London, England.

Team Pursuit Wins in London(L-R) The Australia team of Jack Bobridge, Michael Hepburn, Alexander Edmondson and Rohan Dennis celebrate on the podium after winning the Men's Team Pursuit during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Vel

Meares vs. PendletonVictoria Pendleton (L) of Great Britain and Anna Meares prepare to ride against one another in the Women's Sprint Semi Finals during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Velodrome in London, England.

Edmondson Announces Herself in LondonAnnette Edmondson rides in the Women's Omnium Individual Pursuit during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Velodrome in London, England. Edmondson took out the silver medal in the event behind American Sarah Hammer.

10th Place for SunderlandJason Kenny (R) of Great Britain competes against Scott Sunderland in the Men's Sprint Quarter Finals during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Velodrome in London, England.

Meares has to settle for SilverAnna Meares competes in the Women's Keirin Quarter Finals during the UCI Track Cycling World Cup - LOCOG Test Event for London 2012 at the Olympic Velodrome in London, England.