AOC Media Centre - Short Track Skating

Lockett quarter-final previewSHORT TRACK: Prior to Deanna Lockett competing in the women's 1000m quarter finals, Deanna's coach Ann Zhang and teammate Pierre Boda spoke to the media.

Short Track 101Sochi 2014 Olympian and Pyeongchang hopeful Pierre Boda gives us the lowdown on short track speed skating.

Lockett records Australia's 15th top-10 Sochi performanceSHORT TRACK: After finishing in ninth place in the women's 1000 metres event, giving Australia it's 15h top-10 performance of the games, Deanna Lockett spoke to olympics.com.au about her her performance.

Boda unable to advance in 500MSHORT TRACK: After being unable to progress through the heats of the 500m, Pierre Boda reflects on his race and Olympic experience.

Lockett shifts focus to 1000mDeanna Lockett's coach Ann Zhang says the youngster is hopeful of putting a disappointing 1500m Short Track Speed Skating heat behind her and focus on Tuesday's 1000m.

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.

Pierre Boda in practice in SochiShort track speed skater Pierre Boda of Australia practices ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Deanna Lockett in actionShort track speed skaters Deanna Lockett (L) of Australia and Emily Scott of the United States practice ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Pierre Boda cruising in SochiShort track speed skater Pierre Boda of Australia practices ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Lockett and a rivalShort track speed skaters Emily Scott (L) of the United States and Deanna Lockett of Australia take a break during practice ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

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

Boda on icePierre Boda poses for a portrait after an Australia speed skating training session at the Ice House on August 3, 2013 in Melbourne.

Pierre's 1000m finalPierre Boda of Australia competes in the Men's 1000m Final during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne.

Boda wins dramatic skate-offPierre Boda has won a skate-off in dramatic style to gain Olympic Team selection for Sochi 2014.

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Pierre Boda in formSHORT TRACK: Photos of skater Pierre Boda in action on the road to Sochi 2014. Pierre has been skating since he was seven years old and is improving on the World Cup circuit across all distances.

Pocket rocket Deanna LockettTeenager Deanna Lockett is a rising star in short track speed skating, having won bronze in the 1500m at the 2013 Junior World Championships. Follow her journey to Sochi in pictures.

Lockett's need for speedDeanna Lockett of Australia poses during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Lockett braces for actionDeanna Lockett of Australia poses during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Deanna Lockett ready to launchDeanna Lockett of Australia poses during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Pierre Boda stands tallPierre Boda of Australia poses during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Super focused Pierre BodaPierre Boda of Australia poses during the Short Track Speed Skating Australian Open Championships on August 31, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia.

Lockett and Boda take 1000m titlesHead Coach of the short track speed skating program Ann Zhang talks about her star athletes Deanna Lockett and Pierre Boda as they both take out the 1000m national titles.