Athletics

Road to Rio: Athlete Action 2

With the 2016 Rio Olympic Games fast approaching, many of our Australian athletes are chasing qualification and training hard around the World, including the rugby sevens World Series, the Madrid Open and Rio Test Events. See a selection of images here on their Road to Rio.

Maddison Keeney competes in the Women's 3m Springboard Final during day two of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2016 in Beijing, China.

Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan celebrate match point against Carla Suarez Navarro and Garbine Muguruza of Spain in the doubles final during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

Australia's John Peers and Jamie Murray of Great Britain in action against Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland in their first round doubles match during day five of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament on May 7, 2014 in Madrid, Spain.

Casey Dellacque and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan with the winners trophies after their win over Spain in the doubles final during day eight of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament on May 9, 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

Samantha Stosur in action against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain during day five of the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament on May 04, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.

Adam Scott hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of a US PGA Tour in Florida on February 28, 2016.

Maddison Keeney competes in the final of the women's 3m Springboard during the FINA Diving World Cup - Aquece Rio Test Event for the Rio 2016 Olympics on February 23, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Melissa Wu competes in the women's 10m semifinal springboard as part of the 2016 FINA Diving World Cup - Aquece Rio Test Event for the Rio 2016 Olympics on February 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Clare Polkinghorne competes for the ball against Vietnam defense during the AFC Women's Olympic Final Qualification Round match between Australia and Vietnam on March 2, 2016 in Osaka, Japan.

Kyah Simon scores her team's fourth goal past Dang Thi Kieu Trinh of Vietnam during the AFC Women's Olympic Final Qualification Round match between Australia and Vietnam on March 2, 2016 in Osaka, Japan.

Kyah Simon celebrates scoring her team's fifth and hat trick goal with team mate Stephanie Catley during the AFC Women's Olympic Final Qualification Round match between Australia and Vietnam on March 2, 2016 in Osaka, Japan.

Kyah Simon scores her team's second goal during the AFC Women's Olympic Final Qualification Round match between Australia and Vietnam on March 2, 2016 in Osaka, Japan.

Australia celebrates winning the Women's Sevens World Series at Arena Barueri on February 21, 2016 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Alicia Quirk in action against Canada during the Women's Sevens World Series final in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February 21, 2016.

Australia celebrates winning the final against Canada during the Women's Sevens World Series in Sao Paulo, Brazil on February 21.

Australia celebrates winning the final against Canada during the Women's Sevens World Series in Sau Paulo, Brazil on February 21.

Australia celebrates after winning the final against Canada during the Women's Sevens World Series in Sau Paulo, Brazil on February 21, 2016.

Ellia Green in action against Russia during the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final on December 4, 2015 in Dubai

David Mcneill celebrates after crossing the line to win the Zatopek Mens 10000m Open during the Australian All Schools Championships & Zatopek:10 at Lakeside Stadium on December 5, 2015

Brett Robinson, David McNeill and Brian Shrader run in the Men's 10,000 Metre Zatopek Open during the Australian All Schools Championships & Zatopek:10 at Lakeside Stadium on December 5, 2015.

Eloise Wellings celebrates winning the Women's 10,000 Metre Open during the Australian All Schools Championships & Zatopek:10 on December 5, 2015.

The Australian team celebrate winning the the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final on December 4, 2015 in Dubai.

Evania Pelite scores a try against Russia during tthe World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final on December 4, 2015 in Dubai.

Australian players celebrate after beating Russia to win the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final on December 4, 2015 in Dubai

Nick Kyrgios during his third round match against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic on day five of the 2016 Australian Open.

Emilee Cherry, Australian Captain raises the trophy after winning the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series Cup Final on December 4, 2015 in Dubai.

Daria 'Dasha' Gavrilova plays a forehand in her fourth round match against Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain during day seven of the 2016 Australian Open.

Ajla Tomljanovic and Nick Kyrgios during their first round mixed doubles match against Sania Mirza of India and Ivan Dodig of Croatia during day six of the 2016 Australian Open.

Bernard Tomic plays a forehand in his fourth round match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day eight of the 2016 Australian Open.

Australian cyclist Simon Gerrans of Orica GreenEDGE crowned the Tour Down Under Champion for the 4th time.

Erin Phillips during the International Womens Basketball Tournament - Aquece Rio Test Event, January 2016.

Cayla Francis drives the ball against Erika Souza of Brazil during the International Womens Basketball Tournament - Aquece Rio Test Event.

Katie Rae Ebzery drives the ball against Palmira Marcal of Brazil during International Womens Basketball Tournament - Aquece Rio Test Event.

Jesse Parahi of Australia takes a high ball during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification match between Australia and American Samoa on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Maugalei Ve'ave'a of American Samoa is tackled by Tom Cusack of Australia during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification match between Australia and American Samoa on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Henry Hutchison of Australia scores a try during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification Semi-Final match between Australia and Papua New Guinea on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Tom Cusack of Australia in action during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification match between Australia and Nauru on November 14, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 15: Pama Fou of Austraila in action during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification Final between Australia and Tonga on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Ed Jenkins of Australia makes a break during the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification Semi-Final match between Australia and Papua New Guinea on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 15: Australian players celebrate after winning the World Sevens Oceania Olympic Qualification Final between Australia and Tonga on November 15, 2015 in Auckland, New Zealand.

Henry Speight poses for a photo during an Australian men's rugby sevens training session at Sydney Academy of Sport on November 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

Allan Fa'alava'au looks on during an Australian men's rugby sevens training session at Sydney Academy of Sport on November 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

Australian men's rugby team warms up during an Australian men's rugby sevens training session at Sydney Academy of Sport on November 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

Henry Hutchison jumps for a high ball during an Australian men's rugby sevens training session at Sydney Academy of Sport on November 9, 2015 in Sydney, Australia.

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