First medals of the Games(L-R) Silver medalist Staale Sandbech of Norway, gold medalist Sage Kotsenburg of the United States and bronze medalist Mark McMorris of Canada pose on the podium during the flower ceremony following the Snowboard Men's Slopestyle Final during day 1 of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
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.
Johnstone, Callister to make Olympic DebutSNOWBOARD HALFPIPE: Nathan Johnstone and Kent Callister spoke to the media about making their Olympic debut's in Sochi and Kent's family connection to Vegemite!
Team ReceptionAlex Pullin of Australia after he was announced as the Flag Bearer for Australia at the Sochi Olympics Opening Ceremony.
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.
Chumpy to carry the FlagAlex 'Chumpy' Pullin will carry the Flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. He was presented the flag by the Closing Ceremony Flagbearer from 2010, Lydia Lassila.
Cam Bolton Team ReceptionCam Bolton receives his 2014 Team pocket from Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman at the Team Reception in Rosa Khutor.
Brave Belle ready for a medalSNOWBOARD CROSS: Belle Brockhoff wants to win a medal in Sochi and then spread her views on equal rights for the LGBT community. Brockhoff will compete in Snowboard Cross at the Sochi Olympics. She is the only openly gay athlete on the Australian Team but she is here to focus solely on competing.
Chumpy lands in SochiAlex ' Chumpy' Pullin has landed in Sochi to a rockstar welcome! Pullin talks to the media about the Olympics being more than just any other competition and his expectations for the Games.
The Babushka on courseA pair of athletes from Australia practice during training for Snowboard Slopestyle at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Scotty SlopestylingScotty James trains during Snowboard Slopestyle practice at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia
Torah flies highTorah Bright of Australia practices during training for Snowboard Slopestyle at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Bright looks on at Slopestyle trainingTorah Bright of Australia looks on after during training for Snowboard Slopestyle at the Extreme Park at Rosa Khutor Mountain on February 3, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.
Training begins!Aussie athletes are in training ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.
Torah Bright Press ConferenceSNOWBOARD: Olympic Halfpipe Champion Torah Bright has arrived to take part in her third Olympic Winter Games, Today she spoke to the media about competing in three disciplines in Sochi and her performance expectations.
Hughes' podium finish at US Grand PrixJarryd Hughes of Australia takes the podium in third place for the men's Sprint U.S. Grand Prix Snowboard Cross Finals at The Canyons Ski Resort on February 12, 2012 in Park City, Utah.
Jarryd Hughes qualifying runJarryd Hughes of Australia takes to the air during the men's qualification run at the 2013 Snowboard Cross World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada.
Hughes celebrates goldJarryd Hughes of Australia celebrates his win in front of Konstantin Schad of Great Britain and Alex Deibold of the US during the men's finals at the 2013 Snowboard Cross World Cup in Lake Louise, Canada.
Nate Johnstone Halfpipe PicsAfter just missing out on Vancouver due to injury, Nate Johnstone made his Olympic debut at the Games in Sochi, making it to the Semi-final.
Trigger in the Ruka PipeHannah Trigger in the Snowboard Halfpipe in Ruka, Finland during the 2013/14 World Cup season.
Hannah Trigger Park City World CupHannah Trigger of Australia competes during qualifications for the FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix at Park City Mountain on January 30, 2013 in Park City, Utah.
Callister takes on Copper MountainKent Callister of Australia competes during qualification for the men's FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at the US Grand Prix on January 10, 2013 in Copper Mountain.
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.
Copper Mountain World CupA wrap from the Copper Mountain World Cup freestyle skiing and snowboarding.
Hannah Trigger ready to rideHannah Trigger will make her Olympic debut in the Snowboard Halfpipe at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
