Swimmer, Ian "Thorpedo" Thorpe is surrounded by young fans at the Sydney Cricket ground

Ian Thorpe and cyclist Rochelle Gilmore receive the baton

Fans eagerly await the arrival of the Australian athletes

Swimming champion Ian Thorpe receiving the baton from former Australian athlete, Margaret Whitlam

Ian Thorpe with the baton

Rochelle Gilmore cycling past the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The sun shines over the bridge