Going to the Olympics

For most of us, the Olympics are something that happen every four years. But for Australian athletes, the Olympics are a part of their everyday lives. The hope of competing for Australia in the Olympic Games motivates our athletes to stick to rigorous training programs and adhere to carefully planned diets. Education, career planning and family and social life all have to ‘take a backseat’ for those driven by a dream of Olympic glory.

Learn all about the training and physical and mental preparation undertaken by competitors in a wide range of sports. Find out about the various professionals who help our athletes prepare and perform their best. Follow our athletes on the road to Athens in 2004, and share in the challenges and thrill of preparing