Peak

Videos in this Playlist

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   Tried and True - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:10 | 16 views

   Gold Medalists from Athens 2004, Brent Livermore and Bevan George understand the euphoria of representing their country and how to handle the constant pressure of expectations. They aim for one more shot at gold, but no ones' place is certain.

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   Peak 08 Road To Beijing Game On

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   1:49 | 72 views

   Preparation is key for any Olympic bid, in this vignette we see the players preparing for a championship match both in the locker rooms and on the field.

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   Goalkeepers - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:12 | 14 views

   Putting their bodies on the line, hockey goalkeepers have to balance agility, strength and pure courage in the face of a ball flying atthem at speeds over 160mph.

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   Beat the Heat - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:20 | 19 views

   In preparation for the extreme conditions in Beijing, the sports scientists have been working overtime to get the athletes at theirpeak. Here's an inside look at the strategies and techniques to beat the heat and keep the Australian players on... ...

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   Testing Times - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:08 | 27 views

   As the Olympics draw near, 26 of Australia's best hockey players gather in Perth, all vying for a spot in the squad of 16 that will fly to Beijing. Coach Barry Dancer tests the player's fitness and fortitude and explains the difficult road... ...

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   Young Guns - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:08 | 23 views

   Even the most successful teams need an injection of youth and enthusiasm. In this story, we hear about the young up and comers putting their hand up for Beijing selection and what it means to be competing with the world's best.

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   World's Best - PEAK '08

   from Yahoo!7: Beijing 2008

   2:10 | 47 views

   The world's best hockey player, Jamie Dwyer talks about his Olympic dreams, his gold medal moment in Athens and the style of play that it will take to go back to back in Beijing.