AOC Media Centre - Water Polo

Top cop Gynther eyes Olympic gloryOlympic bronze medallist Kate Gynther is embarking on her third Olympic campaign. Now one of the "seniors" in the team, Gynther talks about Australia's London Olympic squad.

Water Polo - Road to London 2012Check out the Australian Olympic Water Polo hopefuls in action preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Beadsworth's Hat TrickGemma Beadsworth makes an attempt at goal during the Stingers 8-7 win over USA during the Water Polo Pan Pacs in Melbourne, VIC. gemma went onto score a hatrick in the game.

Stingers Discuss TacticsAustralia's Stingers discuss tactics before thier 8-7 win over USA during the Water Polo Pan Pacs in Melbourne, VIC.

China Fights BackAnthony Martin struggles for possession over China during their third game during the Water Polo Pan Pacs in Melbourne, VIC. Australia thrashed China 13-3.

Sharks Thrash ChinaRhys Howden has an attempt at goal during Australia's 13-3 win over China iduring the Water Polo Pan Pacs in Melbourne, VIC. Rhys went on to score 2 goals in that match.

Shark's Captain Shows How It's DoneAustralian captain Sam Mcgregor takes a shot at goal during Australia's 17-5 win over Brazil during the Water Polo Pan Pacs in Melbourne, VIC.

London Looming - January 2012As the London 2012 Games draw closer and closer we take a look at what the prospective Australian Team athletes are up to - January 2012

Water Polo by the SeaThe Australian team pose after the Water Polo by the Sea match between Australia and the United States of America at at Bondi Icebergs in Sydney, Australia. The exhibition match was won by Australia 10 - 7.

Olympic Sister ActWater Polo's Holly Lincoln Smith talks about how her sister, Vancouver Olympic skeleton athlete Emma, inspired her to chase her own goals and compete in 2012.

One Year Out - Aquatic Centre ExteriorAerial view of the Aquatics Centre which will host Swimming events with the Water Polo Arena which will host Water Polo during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Serbian water polo clashRhys Howden of Australia (11) and Stefan Mitrovic of Serbia (12) in the Men's Water Polo first preliminary round match between Serbia and Australia during Day Seven of the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China.

Howden takes on NZRhys Howden of Australia during the Oceania Olympic Games qualification match between Australia and New Zealand at West Wave Pools December 2, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Howden portraitRhys Howden of the Australian Mens Water Polo team poses for a portrait at the Sydney International Aquatic Centre December 22, 2006.

Howden plunged underRhys Howden #11of Australia is pushed under the water by Liang Zhongxing of China in the Men's Water Polo preliminary round match at the 14th FINA World Championships at the Oriental Sports Center on July 20, 2011 in Shanghai, China.

My Journey to London - Rhys HowdenYou don’t just arrive in London in July 2012 for the Olympic Games. It takes years of hard work, sacrifices and determination to be the best. And it is not a solo effort. There are so many people that influence an athletes’ career. This gallery gives a taste of the Journey to London so far for Rhys Howden.

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