• Christine Anu, Shane Jacobson and Mark Seymour perform during the Athlete Farewell Appeal Dinner for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 16, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. © Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

    Olympians shine at Team Farewell

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    The 2012 London Olympians have been officially sent off in style at last night’s 2012 Appeal Farewell Dinner held at the Sydney Convention Centre.

  • Carmen Marton and Safwan Khalil, engaged Australian Olympic Taekwondo Team members, pose during the Athlete Farewell Appeal Dinner for the 2012 Australian Olympic Team at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on May 16, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. © Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

    Athletes inspired by send off

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    Olympians past and present gathered in Sydney to farewell the 2012 Olympic Team. Athlete Liaison Officers Layne Beachley and Steve Waugh inspired the audience with their pearls of wisdom.

  • Jeffrey Hunt of Australia competes in the Men's Marathon at Vijay Chowk during day eleven of the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games on October 14, 2010 in Delhi, India. © Michael Steele/Getty Images

    New athletics nominees identified

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    Athletics Australia has confirmed that eight athletes have been identified for nomination to the Australian Olympic Committee in the men’s and women’s marathon and the men’s 20km walk.

  • 400m runner Steven Solomon focuses before a race. © Getty Images

    4x400m team bounds up rankings

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    The men’s 4x400m relay team has moved one step closer to confirming a lane in London after clocking 3:01.58 for second in Daegu overnight. It was the ultimate birthday present for 19-year-old

  • Men's four Ergo training in the late afternoon- just one more stroke together. © Drew Ginn

    Europe to show true Aussie form

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    Drew Ginn's hopes of winning another Olympic gold medal in the boat that kickstarted his career will become a lot clearer over coming weeks in Europe, says crewmate James Chapman.

  • Olympians shine at Team Farewell
  • Athletes inspired by send off
  • New athletics nominees identified
  • 4x400m team bounds up rankings
  • Europe to show true Aussie form

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