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Today at the Games

Day 1 - Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Saturday 9 August

With the Beijing Olympics officially underway following a spectacular opening ceremony it’s down to business for our Australian athletes.

The highlight of today’s action should be the final of the men’s cycling road race.

Behind the Scenes

Our athletes

Sonia Mills - AIS Rowing - Beijing Olympic Games - Image
Sonia Mills - AIS Rowing

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Richard Nicholson - Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games - Image
Richard Nicholson

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Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games

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700 Athlete scholarships are offered annually at the AIS
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