Acropolis ShowdownMirjam Melchers of the Netherlands lead a group of riders through the centre of Athens, overlooked by the temple of the Parthenon a top the Acropolis, during the women's cycling road race. Australian Sara Carrigan was the eventual winner.
Elation on WheelsGold medal winner Sara Carrigan of Australia celebrates after crossing the finish line in the women's cycling road race at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
Sprinting BronzeAustralia's Anna Meares receives her bronze medal after finishing third in the women's track cycling sprint. Meares also won a gold medal in the 500m time trial event.
Australia's PursuitAustralia in action during the Team Pursuit event at the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Bankstown on Day Three of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Best of Beijing - CyclingAnna Meares won silver in the Women's individual sprint
Michael Rogers for AustraliaMichael Rogers of Australia competes in the men's individual time trial at the Road Cycling Course during Day 5 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games .
Australian CompetitorA toy kangaroo is put on the bicycle in front of the bicycle garage of Australia during the Road Cycling at the Triathlon Venue during day eight of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 14, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Road Cycling Medallists(L-R) Silver medalist Emma Johansson of Sweden, gold medalist Nicole Cooke of Great Britain and bronze medalist Tatiana Guderzo of Italy pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women's road cycling event.
Team bronze from GermanyRene Enders, Maximilian Levy and Stefan Nimke of Germany pose with their bronze medals after the men's team sprint track cycling event at the Laoshan Velodrome on Day 7 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Gold and Silber medallists from BritainSilver medalist Jason Kenny (R) of Great Britain congratulates Gold medalist Chris Hoy of Great Britain after the Men's Sprint Finals in the track cycling event.
Gold for Britain's TeamAnthony Kappes (R) and his pilot rider Barney Storey of Great Britain celebrate to win the Men's Sprint (B&VI) Track Cycling event at Laoshan Velodrome during day four of the 2008 Paralympic Games on September 10, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Sabine celebrates her winSabine Spitz of Germany celebrates her victory in the Women's Cross Country mountain bike cycling event held at the Laoshan Mountain Bike Course.
Cross Country gold for FranceJulien Absalon of France celebrates victory in the Men's Cross Country mountain bike cycling event held at the Laoshan Mountain Bike Course on Day 15 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 23, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Gold medallist Anne-Caroline from FranceAnne-Caroline Chausson of France crosses the line to win the gold medal in the women's BMX final held at the Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross Venue during Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.
Maris wins goldMaris Strombergs of Latvia races en route to winning the gold medal in the Men's BMX final held at the Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross Venue during Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.
BMX CompetitorsCompetitors get air during the Men's BMX final run held at the Laoshan Bicycle Moto Cross Venue during Day 14 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 22, 2008 in Beijing, China.
2009 AYOF VideosWatch video highlights across many sports from the 2009 Australian Youth Olympic Festival. Beijing diving gold medallist Matthew Mitcham hosts daily wraps and water polo bronze medallist Amy Hetzel reports from around Sydney.
Beijing 2008Australian Team content was captured pre, during and post the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. From Meet Your Team vignettes, to Laurie's team song, press conferences, door stops, Getty highlights, the welcome home parades and much more
Golden Nugget: The First Cyclist - Dunc GrayLos Angeles 1932: Australian cycling champion Edgar Dunc, who previously won a bronze medal in Amersterdam in 1928, went on to win Australia's first cycling gold medal for the 1000m time trial in Los Angeles.
Golden Nugget: Tearaway Tactics - Kathy WattBarcelona 1992: Kathy Watt of Australia surprises even herself to win the women's 80km road race in 2:05.03. Watt also won the silver medal on the track in the 3,000m individual pursuit three days later.
Golden Nugget: Pedal Power - Russell MockridgeHelsinki 1952: Australian team Russell Mockridge and Lionel Cox racing in the 2000m tandems where they win the gold medal.
Golden Nugget: Super Cycling - Six GoldAthens 2004: A victory lap with his national flag, Australia's Ryan Bayley celebrates winning the men's track cycling keirin final
Day 4: Aussies on fire at velodrome
Australian cyclists were the dominant nation winning 15 gold medals at the velodrome. Hannah Kimber wraps up the final day.
Day 4: Wheels and cleetsAussies claim medals and break records in the first cyclingb finals session at the 2009 AYOF at Dunc Gray Velodrome.
