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Ferlazzo has the time of his life at first Olympics LUGE: Alex Ferlazzo speaks to the media after making his Olympic debut and placing 33rd in the men's luge event.

Day 1 GalleryDay 1 of the Sochi Games saw Britt Cox smash her way into the final of the women's Moguls and Scotty James compete in the Snowboard Slopestyle semi-final as well as action in the men's Luge and men's Biathlon.

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.

Chef has chosen Flagbearer as youth prepare for debutIan Chesterman has chosen the flagbearer for Friday's Opening Ceremony as Alex Ferlazzo and Greta Small prepare for their first Olympics after experiencing the 2012 Youth Olympics. Press Conference highlights from Sochi.

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

Ferlazzo wins BronzeLuge sensation Alex Ferlazzo wins a bronze medal at the 2012 Junior World Cup in Norway.

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.

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

Just Add SnowThe Just Add Snow advertisement for Sochi on Ten

Boy from TownsvilleThe boy from Townsville, who loves to luge, is aiming for Sochi 2014.

AUS Olympic Team behind the scenesCome behind the scenes with Australia's Sochi 2014 Olympic hopefuls!

Luge start for NewtonSochi luge hopeful Dan Newton at the start of the luge track in Lillehammer, Norway.

Newton slides SiguldaSochi luge hopeful Dan Newton rides the Sigulda track in Latvia.

Australian Luge team shapes for SochiView images and video from the luge pre Olympic training and competition season in Europe.

Sanki Sliding Centre in Krasnaya Polyana

Aussie winter athletes in trainingEver wondered how Australia's winter athletes train when there is no snow? Watch this video to see a snapshot into their training.

The luger from TownsvilleAlex Ferlazzo of Australia poses during a portrait session on May 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Ferlazzo, from Townsville in Far North Queensland, is close to qualifying for the Australian Winter Olympic Team in the Luge event for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Underwater AngelAlex Ferlazzo of Australia poses during a portrait session on May 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Ferlazzo, from Townsville in Far North Queensland, is close to qualifying for the Australian Winter Olympic Team in the Luge event for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

The floating lugerAlex Ferlazzo of Australia poses during a portrait session on May 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Ferlazzo, from Townsville in Far North Queensland, is close to qualifying for the Australian Winter Olympic Team in the Luge event for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Sunset on FerlazzoAlex Ferlazzo of Australia poses during a portrait session on May 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Ferlazzo, from Townsville in Far North Queensland, is close to qualifying for the Australian Winter Olympic Team in the Luge event for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games.

Ferlazzo stands tallAlex Ferlazzo of Australia poses during a portrait session on May 10, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. Ferlazzo, from Townsville in Far North Queensland, is close to qualifying for the Australian Winter Olympic Team in the Luge event for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Australian Sochi Olympic Hopefuls AssembleAustralian Winter Olympic hopefuls gathered in Melbourne and Sydney in May, 2013 to prepare for the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. One of the big highlights of each Team Assembly was trying on the Olympic Team uniforms- hear what the athletes had to say about their gear!

Athlete Gallery - Alex FerlazzoFrom the tropics of North Queensland comes Townsville luge athlete Alex Ferlazzo who's fearless enthusiasm saw him take up Luge. After competing at the first ever Winter Youth Olympics, Ferlazzo went on to compete on the main stage, at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia.