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Aussie Cycling Trifecta(L to R) Michaela Anderson, Melissa Hoskins and Amy Cure of Australia are pictured with their medals after the womens 3000 metre Individual pursuit during the Track Cycling on day two of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Dunc Gray Veledrome on January 15, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

Men's Pursuit FinalMichael Hepburn, Luke Durbridge, Peter Loft and Dale Parker of Australia compete in the Mens Pursuit Final during day three of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival at the Dunc Gray Velodrome on January 16, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

2012 NSW Pierre de Coubertin Awards2012 marks the 20th anniversary for the Pierre de Coubertin Awards in NSW. Close to 200 students received the prestigious award that celebrates sportsmanship alongside sporting and academic excellency.

Melbourne welcome athletes homeDrew Ginn, Kimberly Crow, Sally Pearson and Anna Meares pose during the Australian Olympic Team Homecoming Parade at Federation Square on August 22, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia.

Edmondson laps up atmosphere in SydneyLondon 2012 bronze medallist track cyclist Annette Edmondson is all smiles during the Welcome Home Celebrations in Sydney.

Pearson and Meares welcomed home Gold medallists Sally Pearson and Anna Meares are welcomed home from their London journeys at celebrations around Australia.

London 2012: Day 16Day 16 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Sam Willoughby leads the packSam Willoughby won Australia's first BMX medal with silver on Day 14. Willoughby assesses what his efforts mean for the sport in Australia.

Sam wins silverSam Willoughby talks about winning silver in the men's BMX at the London Olympics.

London 2012: Day 14Day 14 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Inspirational effortsChef de Mission Nick Green talks about the inspirational effect of Anna Meares (cycling - sprint) and Sally Pearson (100m hurdles) winning gold on the same day (Day 11) in London.

London 2012: Day 13Day 13 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Bronzed Aussie CyclistsAussie cyclists Annette Edmondson (omnium) and Shane Perkins (sprint) talk about winning bronze medals on Olympic debut in London.

Anna Meares' secret helperAnna Meares talks about how rugby legend John Eales helped her get the edge on the road to London 2012 gold.

Australia's Golden DoubleGold medal duo Sally Pearson and Anna Meares talk about winning gold on Day 11 at the London Olympic Games. At the Beijing Olympics they won silver medals on the same day.

Anna Meares wins goldAnna Meares talks about finally winning the Olympic sprint over Great Britain's Victoria Pendleton.

Edmondson wins bronze in the OmniumAustralian cyclist Annette Edmondson leads a monster pack in the 10km scratch race to come first, then defeats Canadian Tara Whitten in the time trial, gaining enough points to win the bronze medal.

London 2012: Day 12Day 12 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

London 2012: Day 10Day 10 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Shane Perkins takes bronze in the men's sprintAustralian cyclist Shane Perkins makes a decisive win against Trinidadian Njisane Nicholas Phillip, taking the bronze medal.

London 2012: Day 9Day 9 at the London 2012 Olympic Games through the lens. Photos courtesy of Getty Images.

Olympics Day 8 - Cycling - TrackShane Perkins of Australia in action during Men's Sprint Track Cycling qualifying on Day 8

Olympics Day 8 - Cycling - TrackGlenn O'shea of Australia in action during the Men's Omnium Track Cycling Flying Lap 250m Time Trial on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 4, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by

The Velodrome & Anna MearesTrack cyclists Jack Bobridge, Michael Hepburn and Rohan Dennis talk about racing in the velodrome and superstar Anna Meares.

Team Pursuit men strike silverThree of Australia's team pursuit quartet- Jack Bobridge, Michael Hepburn and Rohan Dennis- talk about winning silver behind the Brits on Day 7 at the London Olympic Games.