Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics
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Australia
competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta
, United States
. Australia sent a record team of 424 athletes, 254 men and 170 women, to the Atlanta Games. Most notable is the number of women, easily more than double the then-record 74 women who had competed in Seoul
just eight years earlier. Australia achieved its greatest ever Olympic result in winning 41 medals: nine gold, nine silver and 23 bronze. Andrew Hoy
, a team gold medallist in three-day eventing in 1992 and competing in his fourth Olympics, carried the flag in the Opening Ceremony. The Australian Government had to pay royalties for playing Waltzing Matilda
; Carl Fischer Music
had copyrighted the song in 1941 as an original composition, although it is not now copyright in Australia.
had the nation's only individual win, though the men's team won twice in the team round before being defeated in the semifinal and the bronze medal match.
Women's Individual Competition:
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's Team Competition:
Men's 5,000 metres
Men's 4x400m Relay
Men's 400m Hurdles
Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase
Men's Decathlon
Men's Marathon
Men's 50 km Walk
Men's Hammer Throw
Men's Pole Vault
Men's Javelin Throw
Women's 10,000 metres
Women's 4x400 metres Relay
Women's Long Jump
Women's Discus Throw
Women's Javelin Throw
Women's Heptathlon
Women's Marathon
Women's 10km Walk
and Japan
, but lost the other five. The Australians' record put them in a three-way tie for fifth, with all three teams eliminated from contention and the tie-breaker rules used only to formally place the three teams. Australia came out on the bottom of that tie-breaker, and ended up in seventh place.
Men's Bantamweight (54 kg)
Men's Featherweight (57 kg)
Men's Light Welterweight (63,5 kg)
Men's Light Welterweight (67 kg)
Men's Light Middleweight (71 kg)
Men's Middleweight (75 kg)
Men's Light Heavyweight (81 kg)
Women's Individual Road Race
Women's Individual Time Trial
Men's Points Race
Women's Cross Country
Women's 3m Springboard
Women's 10m Platform
100m Freestyle
200m Freestyle
200m Freestyle
1500m Freestyle
100m Backstroke
200m Backstroke
100m Breaststroke
200m Breaststroke
100m Butterfly
200m Butterfly
200m Individual Medley
400m Individual Medley
4x100m Freestyle Relay
4x200m Freestyle Relay
4x100m Medley Relay
100m Freestyle
200m Freestyle
400m Freestyle
800m Freestyle
100m Backstroke
200m Backstroke
100m Breaststroke
200m Breaststroke
100m Butterfly
200m Butterfly
200m Individual Medley
400m Individual Medley
4x100m Freestyle Relay
4x200m Freestyle Relay
4x100m Medley Relay
Tennis
Women's Singles Competition
Weightlifting
Men's Light-Heavyweight (– 83 kg)
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Australia sent a record team of 424 athletes, 254 men and 170 women, to the Atlanta Games. Most notable is the number of women, easily more than double the then-record 74 women who had competed in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
just eight years earlier. Australia achieved its greatest ever Olympic result in winning 41 medals: nine gold, nine silver and 23 bronze. Andrew Hoy
Andrew Hoy
Andrew Hoy is an Olympic-level equestrian rider, who competes for Australia. The Athens 2004 Summer Olympics were his sixth games....
, a team gold medallist in three-day eventing in 1992 and competing in his fourth Olympics, carried the flag in the Opening Ceremony. The Australian Government had to pay royalties for playing Waltzing Matilda
Waltzing Matilda
"Waltzing Matilda" is Australia's most widely known bush ballad. A country folk song, the song has been referred to as "the unofficial national anthem of Australia"....
; Carl Fischer Music
Carl Fischer Music
Carl Fischer Music is a major publisher of sheet music based in New York City that has been in business since 1872. As one of the few remaining family-owned music publishers, it supplies educational materials to professional and beginning musicians of all ages, as well as new music works.Notable...
had copyrighted the song in 1941 as an original composition, although it is not now copyright in Australia.
Gold
- Wendy SchaefferWendy SchaefferWendy Schaeffer is an Australian equestrian and Olympic champion. She won a team gold medal in eventing at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.-References:...
, Phillip DuttonPhillip DuttonPhillip Peter Dutton is an Olympic-level equestrian rider. He is a dual olympic gold medalist who formally competed for Australia but now competes for the United States....
, Andrew HoyAndrew HoyAndrew Hoy is an Olympic-level equestrian rider, who competes for Australia. The Athens 2004 Summer Olympics were his sixth games....
, and Gillian RoltonGillian RoltonGillian Rolton is a former Olympics equestrian champion from Australia. She competed in two Olympic Games — 1992 Summer Olympics and 1996 Summer Olympics, Both times riding her horse, Peppermint Grove, named after Peppermint Grove in Western Australia.She was one of the eight flag-bearers...
— Equestrian, Three-Day Event Team Competition - Michelle Andrews, Alyson AnnanAlyson AnnanAlyson Regina Annan OAM in Wentworthville, New South Wales is a former field hockey player from Australia, who earned a total number of 228 international caps for the Women's National Team, in which she scored 166 goals....
, Louise DobsonLouise DobsonLouise Dobson OAM Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a former field hockey player from the United Kingdom, who earned a total number of 230 international caps for the Women's National Team, in which she scored 58 goals...
, Renita FarrellRenita FarrellRenita Farrell-Garard is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medals at the 1996 and the 2000 Summer Olympics.She made her international debut in 1994, and co-captained the winning...
, Juliet Haslam, Rechelle HawkesRechelle HawkesRechelle Margaret Hawkes was the captain of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, for eight years and is one of only two Australian females to win three Olympic gold medals at three separate Olympic Games: Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996 and Seoul 1988.Hawkes also competed at...
, Clover MaitlandClover MaitlandClover Maitland represents Australia in women's field hockey. The goalie was part of the double winning Olympic team in 1996 and 2000 along with the gold medal winning team in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.-References:*...
, Karen MarsdenKaren MarsdenKaren Marsden is a former Australian field hockey goalkeeper, who was a member of the Olympic gold medal winning team of the 1996 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
, Jenny Morris, Nova Peris-KneeboneNova Peris-KneeboneNova Maree Peris, AO, is an Australian athlete. She was a representative in the Australian Women's Hockey team at the 1996 Summer Olympics becoming the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal.In 1997, she switched sports to athletics and a year later she became a double gold...
, Jackie Pereira, Katrina PowellKatrina PowellKatrina Maree Powell is a field hockey player from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996, for her native country....
, Lisa Powell, Danni RocheDanni RocheDanni Roche is a former field hockey player, who was a member of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, Kate Starre, and Liane Tooth — Field Hockey, Women's Team Competition - James Tomkins, Drew GinnDrew GinnDrew Cameron Ginn, OAM, is an Australian rower and triple Olympic gold medallist....
, Nicholas GreenNick Green (rower)Nicholas "Nick" David Green OAM is a former Australian Olympics rowing champion. He was educated at Xavier College in Kew, Melbourne and at Melbourne High School....
, and Mike McKayMike McKayMichael McKay , commonly known as Mike McKay, is an Australian rower and a four-time Olympic medalist. He was educated at Xavier College in Kew, Melbourne.-Biography:...
— Rowing, Men's Coxless Fours - Kate Slatter and Megan StillMegan MarcksMegan Leanne Marcks was formerly a women's coxless pair rower who represented Australia at two Olympics...
— Rowing, Women's Coxless Pairs - Michael DiamondMichael Diamond (sport shooter)Michael Constantine Diamond, OAM is a professional target shooter from Australia. Mastering the shotgun, Diamond succeeded in winning the Olympic gold medal for trap both in Atlanta and Sydney . He also holds the world record in double trap, and held the final world record in trap between 2007...
— Shooting, Men's Trap Shooting - Russell MarkRussell MarkRussell Andrew Mark, OAM is an Australian Trap and Double Trap shooter and Olympic Champion. He won the Olympic gold medal in Double Trap at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He also won a silver Olympic medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney...
— Shooting, Men's Double Trap - Kieren PerkinsKieren PerkinsKieren John Perkins OAM , is a former Australian professional swimmer. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, and a silver medal in 2000....
— Swimming, Men's 1500m Freestyle - Susie O'Neill — Swimming, Women's 200m Butterfly
- Todd WoodbridgeTodd WoodbridgeTodd Andrew Woodbridge is an Australian former tennis player. He was born in Sydney and turned professional in 1988. He is best known for his successful Doubles partnerships with Mark Woodforde and later Jonas Björkman...
and Mark WoodfordeMark WoodfordeMark Woodforde is a former professional tennis player from Australia. He is best known as one half of "The Woodies", a doubles partnership with Todd Woodbridge....
— Tennis, Men's Doubles
Silver
- Cathy FreemanCathy FreemanCatherine Astrid Salome "Cathy" Freeman, OAM is former Australian sprinter, who specialised in the 400 metres event. She became the Olympic champion for the women's 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics, at which she lit the Olympic Flame.Freeman was the first ever Aboriginal...
— Athletics, Women's 400 metres - Louise McPaul — Athletics, Women's Javelin Throw
- Michelle Ferris — Cycling, Women's Sprint
- Robert ScottRobert Scott (rower)Robert Scott is an Australian rower.Robert Scott won West Australian Sports Star of the Year Award in 1996 for his achievements in rowing...
and David WeightmanDavid Weightman (rower)David Weightman is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
— Rowing, Men's Coxless Pairs - Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
— Swimming, Men's 1500m Freestyle - Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
— Swimming, Men's 100m Butterfly - Petria ThomasPetria ThomasPetria Ann Thomas OAM is an Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medallist and a winner of 15 national titles. She was born in Lismore, New South Wales and grew up in the nearby town of Mullumbimby....
— Swimming, Women's 200m Butterfly - Nicole Stevenson, Susie O'Neill, Samantha RileySamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
, Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South...
, Helen DenmanHelen DenmanHelen Denman is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
(heats), and Angela KennedyAngela Kennedy (swimmer)Angela Kennedy is a former Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
(heats) — Swimming, Women's 4x100m Medley Relay - Mitch BoothMitch BoothMitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes....
and Andrew LandenbergerAndrew LandenbergerAndrew Landenberger is an Australian competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, together with Mitch Booth....
— Sailing, Men's Tornado
Bronze
- Michele TimmsMichele TimmsMichele Margaret Timms is a retired Australian professional basketball player who played for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association...
, Allison TranquilliAllison TranquilliAllison Petra Cook-Tranquilli is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Melbourne Tigers and PVSK Pecs in Hungary. A two-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that claimed the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,...
, Jenny Whittle, Fiona RobinsonFiona RobinsonFiona Mary Robinson-Hannan is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Perth Breakers....
, Shelley SandieShelley SandieShelley Ann Gorman-Sandie is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Canberra Capitals. A three-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that claimed the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
, Rachael SpornRachael SpornRachael Pamela Sporn is a former Australian basketball player. She played for Adelaide Lightning in Australia's Women's National Basketball League where she was twice league MVP and seven times selected in the WNBL All-Star Five. She heads the all-time points scoring and rebound list for the WNBL...
, Michelle ChandlerMichelle ChandlerMichelle Louise Chandler is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Melbourne Tigers. She was a member of the national women's team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
, Trisha FallonTrisha FallonTrisha Nicole Dykstra née Fallon is an Australian basketball player in the Australian Women's National Basketball League and the Women's National Basketball Association in the United States...
, Robyn MaherRobyn MaherRobyn Maher is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Sydney Uni Flames. A three-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-Personal life:Maher is married to former Opals...
, Carla BoydCarla BoydCarla Maree Boyd is an Australian former professional basketball player in the WNBA as a forward for the Detroit Shock...
, Michelle BroganMichelle BroganMichelle Brogan is a former basketball player from Australia, who won the bronze medal with the Australia women's national basketball team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
, and Sandy BrondelloSandy BrondelloSandra Anne Brondello is an Australian women's basketball player who played in Australia and the WNBA before retiring to become a coach, most recently with the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA. The 1.70 m Brondello is one of Australia's all-time best shooting guards...
— Basketball, Women's Team Competition - Clint RobinsonClint RobinsonClint Robinson is an Australian sprint kayaker and surf lifesaver who has won a complete set of medals at the Summer Olympics ....
— Canoeing, Men's K1 1000m Kayak Singles - Danny CollinsDanny CollinsDaniel Lewis "Danny" Collins is a Welsh footballer currently playing for Ipswich Town on loan from Stoke City. Collins also plays for the Wales national football team as a defender....
and Andrew TrimAndrew TrimAndrew Trim is an Australian flatwater canoer who competed from the early 1990s to the early 2000s...
— Canoeing, Men's 500m Kayak Pairs - Katrin BorchertKatrin BorchertKatrin Borchert is a German-born Australian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1980s to 2001. Competing in three Summer Olympics, she won three medals with one silver and two bronzes .Borchert emigrated to Australia in February 1994...
and Anna WoodAnna Wood (kayaker)Anna Wood is a Dutch-born Australian sprint canoer who competed from the early 1980s to the early 2000s...
— Canoeing, Women's K2 500m Kayak Pairs - Bradley McGeeBradley McGeeBradley John McGee OAM is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He is currently a directeur sportif for UCI ProTeam Team Saxo Bank and the personal coach of young Australian rider Richie Porte. He started cycling in 1986 at the age of ten...
— Cycling, Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit - Bradley McGeeBradley McGeeBradley John McGee OAM is an Australian former professional racing cyclist. He is currently a directeur sportif for UCI ProTeam Team Saxo Bank and the personal coach of young Australian rider Richie Porte. He started cycling in 1986 at the age of ten...
, Stuart O'GradyStuart O'GradyStuart O'Grady OAM , nicknamed Stuey, is an Australian professional road bicycle racer on UCI ProTeam , who started as a track cyclist. He and Graeme Brown won a gold medal in Men's Madison at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
, Tim O'Shannessey, and Dean WoodsDean WoodsDean Anthony Woods, OAM is an Australian racing cyclist from Wangaratta in Victoria known for his track cycling at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games...
— Cycling, Men's 4000m Team Pursuit - Stuart O'GradyStuart O'GradyStuart O'Grady OAM , nicknamed Stuey, is an Australian professional road bicycle racer on UCI ProTeam , who started as a track cyclist. He and Graeme Brown won a gold medal in Men's Madison at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
— Cycling, Men's Points Race - Lucy Tyler-SharmanLucy Tyler-SharmanLucy Tyler-Sharman is an Australian Olympic and World Champion cyclist.As a junior, Tyler was an gifted sportswoman, focussing on swimming at junior high school and later triathlons. She moved into criterium events while living in Florida and in 1988 made the move to velodrome events...
— Cycling, Women's Points Race - Stuart CarruthersStuart CarruthersStuart Cameron Carruthers is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, Baeden ChoppyBaeden ChoppyBaeden Ty Choppy is a former field hockey striker from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, Stephen DaviesStephen John DaviesStephen John Davies is an Australian hockey player.-References:*...
, Damon DilettiDamon DilettiDamon Laurance Diletti is a former field hockey goalkeeper from Australia, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. At each appearance the electrician won a medal....
, Lachlan DreherLachlan DreherLachlan George Dreher is a former field hockey goalkeeper from Australia, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:*...
, Lachlan ElmerLachlan ElmerLachlan Anthony Elmer is a former Australian Field Hockey player who participated in two Olympic games....
, Brendan GarardBrendan GarardBrendan James Garard is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the husband of international Ironman Triathlete Melissa Ashton.-References:*...
, Paul GaudoinPaul GaudoinPaul Charles Gaudoin is a former field hockey defender and midfielder from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Four years earlier, when Atlanta, Georgia hosted the Games, he won his first bronze medal at the Olympics...
, Mark HagerMark HagerMark William Hager is a former field hockey player from Australia, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. After the fourth place in 1988 he won the bronze medal with The Kookaburras at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
, Paul LewisPaul Lewis (field hockey)Paul Snowden Lewis is a former field hockey midfield player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team. He twice won a medal at the Summer Olympics. In his youth, Paul played for Forestville hockey club in South Australia, and attended Unley High School...
, Grant SmithGrant Smith (field hockey)Grant Leslie Smith is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, Matthew SmithMatthew Smith (field hockey)Matthew John Smith is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He played club hockey for the North Coast Raiders.-References:*...
, Daniel SprouleDaniel SprouleDaniel Sproule is a former field hockey defender from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney...
, Jay StacyJay StacyJay Jason Stacy is a former field hockey midfielder from Australia, who participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988.-References:* *...
, Michael YorkMichael York (field hockey player)Michael John York is a former field hockey defender from Australia, who participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. From 1992 on, at each appearance the skilled veteran won a medal.-References:* * *...
and Ken WarkKen WarkKenneth "Ken" Christopher Wark is a former field hockey fullback from Australia, who competed in three Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. After winning the silver medal in 1992 he ended his career with the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
— Field Hockey, Men's Team Competition - Ron Snook, Duncan FreeDuncan FreeDuncan Free, is an Australian rower and Olympic medallist. Free was born in Hobart, Tasmania but currently lives on Queensland's Gold Coast....
, Bo HansonBo Hanson (rower)Boden Joseph "Bo" Hanson is an Australian Olympic rower who won three bronze medals in rowing.-References:...
, and Janusz HookerJanusz HookerJanusz Hooker is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
— Rowing, Men's Quadruple Sculls - Anthony EdwardsAnthony Edwards (rower)Anthony John Edwards is an Australian rower and triple Olympic medallist. He was born in Ballarat, Victoria but currently lives in Hobart, Tasmania....
and Bruce HickBruce HickBruce Hick is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
— Rowing, Men's Lightweight Double Sculls - Rebecca JoyceRebecca JoyceRebecca Joyce is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
and Virginia LeeVirginia LeeVirginia Lee is an Australian rower.- References :* at sports-reference.com...
— Rowing, Women's Lightweight Double Sculls - Deserie Huddleston — Shooting, Women's Double Trap
- Natalie WardNatalie WardNatalie Anne Ward is a softball player from Australia, who won bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ward also won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays shortstop and 2nd base...
, Brooke WilkinsBrooke WilkinsBrooke Wilkins is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
, Nicole RichardsonNicole RichardsonNicole Richardson is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Melanie RocheMelanie RocheMelanie Jane Roche is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics along with a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Participating in 4 Olympic Games and winning 4 Olympic Medals is...
, Natalie TitcumeNatalie TitcumeNatalie Titcume is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays catcher and 3rd base....
, Malina Milson, Tracey MosleyTracey MosleyTracey Mosley is a softball player from Australia, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Haylea PetrieHaylea PetrieHaylea Petrie is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Jocelyn LesterJocelyn LesterJocelyn "Joyce" Lester is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Sally McDermidSally McDermidSally McDermid is a former softball outfielder from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics. She is also known as Sally McCreedy.-References:*...
, Francine McRaeFrancine McRaeFrancine McRae is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Suzanne Fairhurst, Tanya HardingTanya HardingTanya Victoria Harding is an Australian softball player, who has competed for Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Three times she claimed a bronze medal , and once a silver medal .In 1995, Harding enrolled at UCLA for one trimester...
, Jennifer HollidayJennifer Holliday (softball)Jennifer Holliday is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Carolyn CrudgingtonCarolyn CrudgingtonCarolyn Crudgington was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
, Kerry DieneltKerry DieneltKerry Dienelt is a former softball catcher from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics....
, Peta EdebonePeta EdebonePeta Edebone is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She was captain of the 2004 squad.After having knee surgery after Athens, she retired from competitive softball...
, Belinda Ashworth, Joanne BrownJoanne BrownJoanne Brown is a former softball catcher and outfielder from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics....
, and Kim CooperKim Cooper (softball)Kim Cooper was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
— Softball, Women's Team Competition - Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
— Swimming, Men's 200m Freestyle - Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
— Swimming, Men's 400m Freestyle - Scott GoodmanScott GoodmanScott Goodman is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the 200m butterfly....
— Swimming, Men's 200m Butterfly - Phil RogersPhil RogersPhilip John Rogers is a former breaststroke swimmer who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
, Steven DewickSteven DewickSteven Dennis Dewick is an Australian backstroke swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
, Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
, and Toby HaenenToby HaenenToby Christian Haenen is an Australian backstroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
(heats) — Swimming, Men's 4x100m Medley Relay - Samantha RileySamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
— Swimming, Women's 100m Breaststroke - Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
, Susie O'Neill, Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Nicole Stevenson, and Lise MackieLise MackieLise Maree Mackie is an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
(heats) — Swimming, Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay - Natalie CookNatalie CookNatalie Louise Cook OAM is an Australian professional beach volleyball player and Olympic gold medallist.-Early life:...
and Kerri Ann Pottharst — Volleyball, Women's Beach Volleyball Women - Stefan BotevStefan BotevStefan Khristov Botev was an Olympic weightlifter for Bulgaria and later for Australia. He was coached by Ivan Abajiev.In 2007 he was elected member of the International Weightlifting Federation Hall of Fame....
— Weightlifting, Men's Super Heavyweight (> 108 kg) - Colin BeashelColin BeashelColin Kenneth Beashel, born 21 November 1959 in Sydney, is an Australian sailor who crewed on the winning America's Cup team Australia II in 1983 and competed at six Olympics between 1984 and 2004, winning bronze in 1996....
and David GilesDavid Giles (sailor)David Giles was an Australian competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a bronze medal in the Star class at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, together with Colin Beashel.-References:...
— Sailing, Men's Star
Archery
In the seventh Olympic archery competition that Australia contested, the nation sent three men and three women. Matthew GrayMatthew Gray
Matthew Gray is an athlete from Victoria, Australia. He competes in archery and has been selected to represent Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing....
had the nation's only individual win, though the men's team won twice in the team round before being defeated in the semifinal and the bronze medal match.
Women's Individual Competition:
- Myfanwy Matthews → Round of 64, 48th place (0-1)
- Deonne BridgerDeonne BridgerDeonne Bridger is an athlete from Australia. She competes in archery.Bridger was born in Perth, WA, and began archery in 1976, at the age of four, in Kalgoorlie...
→ Round of 64, 57th place (0-1)
Men's Individual Competition:
- Matthew GrayMatthew GrayMatthew Gray is an athlete from Victoria, Australia. He competes in archery and has been selected to represent Australia at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing....
→ Round of 32, 26th place (1-1) - Jackson FearJackson FearJackson Campbell Fear was an Australian archer born in Sydney, New South Wales.-Archery career:Jackson finished 35th in the individual competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics, behind team mate Matthew Gray and ahead of Simon Fairweather...
→ Round of 64, 35th place (0-1) - Simon FairweatherSimon FairweatherSimon John Fairweather, OAM is an archer born in Adelaide, South Australia. He is 175 centimetres tall and weighs 71 kilograms.Fairweather won the individual gold medal at the World Championships in Poland in 1991....
→ Round of 64, 52nd place (0-1)
Men's Team Competition:
- Gray, Fear, and Fairweather → Bronze Medal Match, 4th place (2-2)
Athletics
Men's 1,500 metres- Paul ClearyPaul Cleary (athlete)Paul Marcos Cleary is a retiredmale middle-distance runner from Australia, who represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he was eliminated in the qualifying heats of the men's 1,500 metres competition...
- Qualification — 3:52.85 (→ did not advance)
Men's 5,000 metres
- Shaun CreightonShaun CreightonShaun William Creighton is a retired Australian long-distance runner.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*1500 metres - 3:38.59 min *Mile run - 3:59.46 min *3000 metres - 7:41.60 min...
- Qualification — 14:04.08
- Semifinal — 13:55.23 (→ did not advance)
- Julian PaynterJulian PaynterJulian Paynter is a retired male long-distance runner, who represented Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he was eliminated in the semi-finals of the men's 5,000 metres competition. He set his personal best in the men's 5,000 metres on 19 November 1995 in Melbourne,...
- Qualification — 14:00.25
- Semifinal — 14:23.60 (→ did not advance)
Men's 4x400m Relay
- Mark LadbrookMark LadbrookMark Daniel Ladbrook is an Australian track and field athlete who specialised in the 200m and the 400m....
, Michael JoubertMichael JoubertMichael Joubert was the CEO of a group of companies on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange during 1970s-1980s. The Jouberts were often linked in society pages with the C.E.O of Allied Electronics, Bill Venter...
, Paul GreenePaul Greene (athlete)Paul Haydon Greene is a professional musician and was an Australian athlete who competed in the 1996 Olympics in the 400m and 4 x 400m relay...
, and Cameron Mackenzie - Heat — 3:03.73
- Semi Final — 3:04.55 (→ did not advance)
Men's 400m Hurdles
- Rohan RobinsonRohan RobinsonRohan Stuart Robinson is a retired Australian hurdler.His personal best time was 48.28 seconds, achieved in the 1996 Olympic final in Atlanta. This is the current Oceanian record.-Achievements:-References:...
- Heat — 48.89s
- Semi Final — 48.28s
- Final — 48.30s (→ 5th place)
- Simon HollingsworthSimon HollingsworthSimon Hollingsworth competed both nationally and internationally for Australia in the 400 metres hurdles. He participated in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, as well as the Commonwealth Games and World Athletics Championships....
- Heat — 52.16 (→ did not advance)
Men's 3,000 metres Steeplechase
- Chris Unthank
- Heat — 8:31.86
- Semifinals — 8:25.59 (→ did not advance)
Men's Decathlon
- Peter WinterPeter Winter (athlete)Peter John Winter is a retired male decathlete from Australia. He first represented Australia at the World Junior Championships in 1990. He further represented at the World Student Games in 1993...
- Did not finish (10.85 (-0.4), NM, 13.43m)
- DNF Decathlon after 3 no jumps in long jump
- Scott FerrierScott FerrierScott Ferrier is a former decathlete from Australia, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996...
- Did not finish
Men's Marathon
- Steve MoneghettiSteve MoneghettiStephen James "Steve" Moneghetti is an Australian long-distance runner. Moneghetti has a degree in civil engineering, a graduate diploma in education and an honorary doctorate from the University of Ballarat...
— 2:14.35 (→ 7th place)
- Roderic De Highden — 2:17.42 (→ 23rd place)
- Sean Quilty — 2:19.35 (→ 34th place)
Men's 50 km Walk
- Duane Cousins — did not finish (→ no ranking)
- Simon BakerSimon Baker (athlete)Simon Francis Baker is a retired male race walker from Australia, who represented his native country in four consecutive Olympic Games: 1984, 1988, 1992 and 1996.-Achievements:-References:*...
— DSQ (→ no ranking)
Men's Hammer Throw
- Sean CarlinSean CarlinSean William Carlin is a retired hammer thrower from Adelaide, Australia, who represented his country in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. He won two gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in 1990 and 1994...
- Qualification — 72.32m (→ did not advance)
Men's Pole Vault
- Simon ArkellSimon ArkellSimon Arkell is an Olympic pole vaulter from Australia, who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. During his career he was Commonwealth Champion, NCAA All-American , WAC Conference Champion and broke 9 Australian and 4 Commonwealth records...
- Qualification — no mark (→ did not advance)
Men's Javelin Throw
- Andrew CurreyAndrew CurreyAndrew Bruce Currey is a retired javelin thrower from Australia, who was the nation's leading javelin specialist in the 1990s. His main rival was training partner Adrian Hatcher....
- Qualification — 77.28m (→ did not advance)
Women's 10,000 metres
- Susan Hobson
- Qualification — 32:25.13
- Final — 32:47.71 (→ 17th place)
- Kylie Risk
- Qualification — did not finish (→ did not advance)
Women's 4x400 metres Relay
- Lee NaylorLee Naylor (athlete)Lee Michelle Naylor is a retired middle-distance runner from Australia. She qualified to the quarterfinals in the 400 metres at the 1996 Summer Olympics before finishing 8th and ran on her national 4x400 metres relay team that finished 6th in the qualifying round...
, Kylie Hanigan, Melinda Gainsford-TaylorMelinda Gainsford-TaylorMelinda Gainsford-Taylor is a retired Australian athlete, who specialised in sprint events.In 1995 Gainsford-Taylor won the World Indoor championship over 200 m...
, and Renee Poetschka - Qualification — 3:33.78 (→ did not advance)
Women's Long Jump
- Nicole BoegmanNicole BoegmanNicole Boegman-Stewart, formerly married Staines is a retired Australian long jumper.Her personal best jump was 6.87 metres, achieved in August 1988 in Gateshead. Wind aided best 7.12 metres achieved in Sestriere, 1995. The Australian, and Oceanian, record currently belongs to Bronwyn Thompson...
- Qualification — 6.67m
- Final — 6.73m (→ 8th place)
Women's Discus Throw
- Lisa-Marie VizaniariLisa-Marie VizaniariLisa-Marie Vizaniari is a retired Australian discus thrower.Her personal best throw was 65.86 metres, achieved in March 1997 in Melbourne. The Australian, and Oceanian, record currently belongs to Daniela Costian with 68.72 metres.-Achievements:-References:*...
- Qualification — 63.00m
- Final — 62.48m (→ 8th place)
- Daniela CostianDaniela CostianDaniela Costian is a former Olympic discus throw bronze medallist. She was born in Brăila, Romania, but became an Australian citizen in 1990. She competed in the discus contest at the 1992 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. She won a silver medal at the 1993 World Championships in...
- Qualification — 61.66m (→ did not advance)
Women's Javelin Throw
- Louise McPaul
- Qualification — 62.32m
- Final — 65.54m (→
Silver Medal)
- Joanna StoneJoanna StoneJoanna Stone-Nixon is a retired javelin thrower, who represented Australia twice at the Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. She is best known for winning the silver medal at the 1997 World Championships in Athens, Greece...
- Qualification — 58.54m (→ did not advance)
Women's Heptathlon
- Jane JamiesonJane JamiesonJane Jamieson is a track and field athlete from Australia.Jamieson has competed in the heptathlon in the Olympic Games, World Championships and Commonwealth Games finishing with Top 10 results at each level including a Gold Medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.Since the 2000 Olympic...
- Final Result — 5897 points (→ 20th place)
Women's Marathon
- Kerryn McCannKerryn McCannKerryn McCann was an Australian athlete. She was best known for winning the marathon at the 2002 and 2006 Commonwealth Games.-Personal life:McCann was born Kerryn Hindmarsh in Bulli, New South Wales, in 1967....
— 2:36.41 (→ 28th place)
- Suzanne Malaxos — 2:50.46 (→ 57th place)
- Lisa OndiekiLisa MartinLisa Frances Martin is a retired female long-distance runner from Australia.At the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul the 28-year-old won a silver medal in marathon, only 13 seconds behind Portuguese running star Rosa Mota. Other achievements include gold medals in marathon at the 1986 and 1990...
— did not finish (→ no ranking)
Women's 10km Walk
- Kerry Saxby-JunnaKerry Saxby-JunnaKerry-Anne Saxby-Junna, born Kerry Saxby , is a retired Australian race walker. She is the world record holder at 5.000 metres track walk with 20:03.0 from 1996, and the Oceanian record holder at 10.000 metres walk with 41:57.22 from 1990. She was born in Ballina.-Achievements:-External links:*...
— 43:59 (→ 12th place)
- Anne ManningAnne Manning (athlete)Anne Patricia Manning is a retired female racewalker from Australia. She set her personal best in the women's 10 km race walk event in 1996.-Achievements:-References:*...
— 45:27 (→ 19th place)
- Jane SavilleJane SavilleJane Kara Saville is an Australian race walker who won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. She was born in Sydney....
— 45:56 (→ 26th place)
Men's Team Competition
Australia made its first appearance in the official Olympic baseball tournament in 1996. The team won two of its preliminary round games, against KoreaKorea at the 1996 Summer Olympics
South Korea competed as Korea at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.- Gold:* Kim Kyung-Wook — Archery, Women's Individual Competition* Kim Kyung-Wook, Kim Jo-Sun, and Yoon Hye-Young — Archery, Women's Team Competition...
and Japan
Japan at the 1996 Summer Olympics
Japan competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States.- Gold:* Tadahiro Nomura — Judo, Men's Extra Lightweight * Kenzo Nakamura — Judo, Men's Lightweight...
, but lost the other five. The Australians' record put them in a three-way tie for fifth, with all three teams eliminated from contention and the tie-breaker rules used only to formally place the three teams. Australia came out on the bottom of that tie-breaker, and ended up in seventh place.
- Team Roster
- Jeff Williams
- Mark Doubleday
- Scott Tunkin
- Michael Nakamura
- Steven Hinton
- Richard Vagg
- Andrew Scott
- Shane Tonkin
- Jason Hewitt
- Andrew McNally
- Matthew Sheldon-Collins
- Peter VoglerPeter VoglerPeter Arnold Vogler is an Australian baseball coach and former player.Vogler represented Australia in the 1988 and 1996 Olympic Games....
- David Hynes
- Grant McDonald
- Scott Dawes
- Stuart Howell
- Sten Lindberg
- Simon Sheldon-Collins
- Stuart Thompson
- John Moore
Women's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- Defeated South Korea (76-61)
- Defeated Zaire (91-45)
- Defeated Cuba (75-63)
- Lost to United States (79-96)
- Lost to Ukraine (48-54)
- Quarterfinals
- Defeated Russia (74-70)
- Semifinals
- Lost to United States (71-93)
- Final
- Defeated Ukraine (66-56) →
Bronze Medal - Team roster
- Carla BoydCarla BoydCarla Maree Boyd is an Australian former professional basketball player in the WNBA as a forward for the Detroit Shock...
- Michelle BroganMichelle BroganMichelle Brogan is a former basketball player from Australia, who won the bronze medal with the Australia women's national basketball team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Sandy BrondelloSandy BrondelloSandra Anne Brondello is an Australian women's basketball player who played in Australia and the WNBA before retiring to become a coach, most recently with the San Antonio Silver Stars of the WNBA. The 1.70 m Brondello is one of Australia's all-time best shooting guards...
- Michelle ChandlerMichelle ChandlerMichelle Louise Chandler is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Melbourne Tigers. She was a member of the national women's team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
- Trisha FallonTrisha FallonTrisha Nicole Dykstra née Fallon is an Australian basketball player in the Australian Women's National Basketball League and the Women's National Basketball Association in the United States...
- Robyn MaherRobyn MaherRobyn Maher is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Sydney Uni Flames. A three-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-Personal life:Maher is married to former Opals...
- Fiona RobinsonFiona RobinsonFiona Mary Robinson-Hannan is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Perth Breakers....
- Shelley SandieShelley SandieShelley Ann Gorman-Sandie is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Canberra Capitals. A three-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that claimed the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
- Rachael SpornRachael SpornRachael Pamela Sporn is a former Australian basketball player. She played for Adelaide Lightning in Australia's Women's National Basketball League where she was twice league MVP and seven times selected in the WNBL All-Star Five. She heads the all-time points scoring and rebound list for the WNBL...
- Michele TimmsMichele TimmsMichele Margaret Timms is a retired Australian professional basketball player who played for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association...
- Allison TranquilliAllison TranquilliAllison Petra Cook-Tranquilli is a retired female basketball player from Australia, who played for the Melbourne Tigers and PVSK Pecs in Hungary. A two-time Olympian she was a member of the national women's team that claimed the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta,...
- Jenny Whittle
- Head coach: Tom MaherTom MaherTom Maher is a basketball coach from Australia, who is the most successful coach in the WNBL history, having won seven WNBL titles...
Boxing
Men's Flyweight (51 kg)- Hussein HusseinHussein HusseinHussein Hussein is a retired male boxer from Australia. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was stopped in the second round of the men's flyweight division by Ireland's Damaen Kelly.-References:*...
- First Round — Defeated Carmine Molaro (Italy), 11-8
- Second Round — Lost to Damaen KellyDamaen KellyDamaen Kelly is a former professional boxer from Belfast, Northern Ireland, who represented the Republic of Ireland at international level. Kelly fought his final professional fights in the Bantamweight division but was more noted for boxing in the Flyweight division...
(Ireland), 20-27
Men's Bantamweight (54 kg)
- James Swan
- First Round — Lost to Kalai Riadh (Tunisia), 4-14
Men's Featherweight (57 kg)
- Robert Peden
- First Round — Defeated Mohamed Achik (Morocco), 15-7
- Second Round — Lost to Serafim TodorovSerafim TodorovSerafim Simeonov Todorov or Gogi Todoridze is a former Bulgarian/Georgian boxer who won the amateur world championship three times...
(Bulgaria), 8-20
Men's Light Welterweight (63,5 kg)
- Lee TrautschLee TrautschLee Gary Trautsch is a retired male boxer from Australia. He represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he was stopped in the first round of the men's light welterweight division by Tunisia's Fethi Missaoui.-References:*...
- First Round — Lost to Fethi MissaouiFethi MissaouiFethi Missaoui was a Tunisian boxer. Missaoui won the light welterweight bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.- Olympic results :*Defeated Lee Trautsch 25-9*Defeated Francie Barrett 18-6*Defeated Mohamed Alalou 16-15...
(Tunisia), 9-25
Men's Light Welterweight (67 kg)
- Lynden Hosking
- First Round — Lost to Nurzhan SmanovNurzhan SmanovNurzhan Smanov is a retired boxer from Kazakhstan, who competed for his native country in the Men's Welterweight division at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. There he was defeated in the qaurterfinals by Cuba's eventual silver medalist Juan Hernández Sierra.-References:*...
(Kazakhstan), referee stopped contest in second round
Men's Light Middleweight (71 kg)
- Richard RowlesRichard RowlesRichard Rowles is a former light middleweight boxer, who represented Australia at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996...
- First Round — Lost to György MizseiGyörgy MizseiGyörgy Mizsei was a Hungarian boxer, who won a bronze medal in the light middleweight division at the 1992 Summer Olympics....
(Hungary), 2-10
Men's Middleweight (75 kg)
- Justann CrawfordJustann CrawfordJustann Crawford is a retired Australian Olympic Boxer. Born and raised in Tasmania, Australia, Justann was trained by Lance Atkinson and Peter Stacey. He then moved to Sydney, NSW under the guidance of Pat Hailwood and Andrew Tatrai. Justann earned 9 international gold medals and represented...
- First Round — Defeated Sackey ShivuteSackey ShivuteSakaria 'Sackey' Shivute is a Namibian boxer. Shivute competed for Namibia at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Fighting as a middleweight, Shivute lost to Australian Justann Crawford in the first round.-References:...
(Namibia), 12-3 - Second Round — Lost to Alexander Lebziak (Russia), referee stopped contest in third round
Men's Light Heavyweight (81 kg)
- Rick Timperi
- First Round — Lost to Thomas UlrichThomas UlrichThomas Ulrich is a German boxer.- Amateur career :Ulrich was the German Light Heavyweight Champion 1994...
(Germany), 7-21
Road Competition
Men's Individual Time Trial- Patrick JonkerPatrick JonkerPatrick Jonker is a retired Australian road bicycle racer from Dutch and German ancestry. He was a professional rider from 1993 to 2004...
- Final — 1:06:54 (→ 8th place)
- Stephen Hodge
- Final — 1:09:59 (→ 23rd place)
Women's Individual Road Race
- Kathryn Watt
- Final — 02:37:06 (→ 9th place)
- Anna WilsonAnna MillwardAnna Millward, née Wilson, is an Australian female cycle racer. She holds an LLB/BSc degree from Monash University . During her cycling career, she won the overall UCI points title in 2001, and twice was UCI overall World Cup points champion, winning a total of 5 World Cup races in her career...
- Final — 02:37:06 (→ 17th place)
- Tracey Watson
- Final — 02:42:35 (→ 39th place)
Women's Individual Time Trial
- Kathryn Watt
- Final — 37:53 (→ 4th place)
- Anna WilsonAnna MillwardAnna Millward, née Wilson, is an Australian female cycle racer. She holds an LLB/BSc degree from Monash University . During her cycling career, she won the overall UCI points title in 2001, and twice was UCI overall World Cup points champion, winning a total of 5 World Cup races in her career...
- Final — 38:50 (→ 10th place)
Track Competition
Men's 1.000m Time Trial- Shane KellyShane KellyShane John Kelly OAM is a former professional Australian track racing cyclist. Kelly specialized in the men's 1000 m time trial, commonly known as the Kilo. Kelly announced his retirement from international competition at the end of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics...
— did not finish (→ no ranking)
Men's Points Race
- Stuart O'GradyStuart O'GradyStuart O'Grady OAM , nicknamed Stuey, is an Australian professional road bicycle racer on UCI ProTeam , who started as a track cyclist. He and Graeme Brown won a gold medal in Men's Madison at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
- Final — 25 points (→ Bronze Medal)
Mountain Bike
Men's Cross Country- Cadel EvansCadel EvansCadel Lee Evans is an Australian professional racing cyclist and winner of the 2011 Tour de France. Early in his career, Evans was a champion mountain biker, winning the World Cup in 1998 and 1999 and placing seventh in the men's cross-country mountain bike race at the 2000 Summer Olympics in...
- Final — 2:26:15 (→ 9th place)
- Robert Woods
- Final — 2:33:14 (→ 16th place)
Women's Cross Country
- Mary Grigson
- Final — 2:02.38 (→ 15th place)
Diving
Men's 3m Springnboard- Michael MurphyMichael Murphy (diver)Michael Andrew Murphy is a former Olympic diver for Australia. Murphy competed twice at the Olympic Games , placing 4th in the 3 metre springboard event at the 1992 Games in Barcelona....
- Preliminary Heat — 419.13
- Semi Final — 220.08
- Final — 420.87 (→ 6th place)
- Russell Butler
- Preliminary Heat — 305.79 (→ did not advance, 28th place)
Women's 3m Springboard
- Jodie Rogers
- Preliminary Heat — 242.19
- Semi Final — 204.18 (→ did not advance, 15th place)
- Loudy TourkyLoudy TourkyLoudy Wiggins is an Australian diver.She was born in Haifa, Israel and is of a Palestinian background. She was born to Butros and Afaf Tourky. They came to Australia when Loudy was three. Loudy has commented, "I will always have a bond with Palestine...
- Preliminary Heat — 229.11 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
Women's 10m Platform
- Vyninka Arlow
- Preliminary Heat — 243.57 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
- Vanessa Baker
- Preliminary Heat — 225.84 (→ did not advance, 25th place)
Men's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round (Group B)
- AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— South Africa 1-1 - AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— South Korea 3-2 - AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— The Netherlands 2-3 - AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— Malaysia 5-1 - AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— Great Britain 2-0 - Semi Finals
- AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— Spain 1-2 - Bronze Medal Game
- AustraliaKookaburras (hockey)The Australia national field hockey team are the Australia's national men's hockey team, and one of the nation's most successful top level sporting teams. They are the only Australian team in any sport to receive medals at the last five Summer Olympic Games , and have placed in the top four in...
— Germany 3-2 (→ Bronze Medal) - Team Roster
- Mark HagerMark HagerMark William Hager is a former field hockey player from Australia, who competed in two Summer Olympics for his native country. After the fourth place in 1988 he won the bronze medal with The Kookaburras at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.-References:*...
- Stephen DaviesStephen John DaviesStephen John Davies is an Australian hockey player.-References:*...
- Baeden ChoppyBaeden ChoppyBaeden Ty Choppy is a former field hockey striker from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Lachlan ElmerLachlan ElmerLachlan Anthony Elmer is a former Australian Field Hockey player who participated in two Olympic games....
- Stuart CarruthersStuart CarruthersStuart Cameron Carruthers is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Grant SmithGrant Smith (field hockey)Grant Leslie Smith is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Damon DilettiDamon DilettiDamon Laurance Diletti is a former field hockey goalkeeper from Australia, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992. At each appearance the electrician won a medal....
(gk) - Lachlan DreherLachlan DreherLachlan George Dreher is a former field hockey goalkeeper from Australia, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992.-References:*...
(gk) - Brendan GarardBrendan GarardBrendan James Garard is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the husband of international Ironman Triathlete Melissa Ashton.-References:*...
- Paul GaudoinPaul GaudoinPaul Charles Gaudoin is a former field hockey defender and midfielder from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Four years earlier, when Atlanta, Georgia hosted the Games, he won his first bronze medal at the Olympics...
- Paul LewisPaul Lewis (field hockey)Paul Snowden Lewis is a former field hockey midfield player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team. He twice won a medal at the Summer Olympics. In his youth, Paul played for Forestville hockey club in South Australia, and attended Unley High School...
- Matthew SmithMatthew Smith (field hockey)Matthew John Smith is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Men's National Hockey Team that won the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He played club hockey for the North Coast Raiders.-References:*...
- Jay StacyJay StacyJay Jason Stacy is a former field hockey midfielder from Australia, who participated in four Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988.-References:* *...
- Daniel SprouleDaniel SprouleDaniel Sproule is a former field hockey defender from Australia, who was a member of the team that won the bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney...
- Ken WarkKen WarkKenneth "Ken" Christopher Wark is a former field hockey fullback from Australia, who competed in three Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1988. After winning the silver medal in 1992 he ended his career with the bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia...
- Michael York
- Head Coach: Frank Murray
Women's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round Robin
- AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— Spain 4-0 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— Argentina 7-1 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— Germany 1-0 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— South Korea 3-3 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— Great Britain 1-0 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— United States 4-0 - AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— The Netherlands 4-0 - Final
- AustraliaHockeyroosThe Australia women's national field hockey team are Australia's national women's hockey team.Having played their first game in 1914,they are one of Australia’s most successful sporting teams, boasting three Olympic Gold...
— South Korea 3-1 (→
Gold Medal) - Team Roster
- Clover MaitlandClover MaitlandClover Maitland represents Australia in women's field hockey. The goalie was part of the double winning Olympic team in 1996 and 2000 along with the gold medal winning team in the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.-References:*...
(gk) - Danni RocheDanni RocheDanni Roche is a former field hockey player, who was a member of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Liane Tooth
- Alyson AnnanAlyson AnnanAlyson Regina Annan OAM in Wentworthville, New South Wales is a former field hockey player from Australia, who earned a total number of 228 international caps for the Women's National Team, in which she scored 166 goals....
- Juliet Haslam
- Jenny Morris
- Louise DobsonLouise DobsonLouise Dobson OAM Leeds, West Yorkshire) is a former field hockey player from the United Kingdom, who earned a total number of 230 international caps for the Women's National Team, in which she scored 58 goals...
- Lisa Powell
- Karen MarsdenKaren MarsdenKaren Marsden is a former Australian field hockey goalkeeper, who was a member of the Olympic gold medal winning team of the 1996 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Kate Starre
- Renita FarrellRenita FarrellRenita Farrell-Garard is a former field hockey player from Australia, who was a member of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, that won the gold medals at the 1996 and the 2000 Summer Olympics.She made her international debut in 1994, and co-captained the winning...
- Jackie Pereira
- Nova Peris-KneeboneNova Peris-KneeboneNova Maree Peris, AO, is an Australian athlete. She was a representative in the Australian Women's Hockey team at the 1996 Summer Olympics becoming the first Aboriginal Australian to win an Olympic gold medal.In 1997, she switched sports to athletics and a year later she became a double gold...
- Rechelle HawkesRechelle HawkesRechelle Margaret Hawkes was the captain of the Australian Women’s Hockey Team, best known as the Hockeyroos, for eight years and is one of only two Australian females to win three Olympic gold medals at three separate Olympic Games: Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996 and Seoul 1988.Hawkes also competed at...
- Katrina PowellKatrina PowellKatrina Maree Powell is a field hockey player from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996, for her native country....
- Michelle Andrews
- Head Coach: Ric Charlesworth
Modern pentathlon
Men's Individual Competition:- Alexander JohnsonAlexander JohnsonAlexander Canterell Johnson is an American professional basketball player. He plays the power forward position.-High school/College:...
→ 3697 pts, 32nd place
Women's Team Competition
- Preliminary Round Robin
- Lost to PR China (0:6)
- Defeated Chinese Taipei (4:0)
- Lost to Puerto Rico (0:2)
- Defeated Netherlands (1:0)
- Defeated Japan (10:0)
- Defeated United States (2:1)
- Defeated Canada (5:2)
- Semifinals
- Defeated Japan (3:0)
- Bronze Medal Match
- Lost to PR China (2:4) → Bronze Medal
- Team Roster
- Natalie WardNatalie WardNatalie Anne Ward is a softball player from Australia, who won bronze medals at the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2000 Summer Olympics and the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ward also won a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She plays shortstop and 2nd base...
- Tanya HardingTanya HardingTanya Victoria Harding is an Australian softball player, who has competed for Australia at four consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1996. Three times she claimed a bronze medal , and once a silver medal .In 1995, Harding enrolled at UCLA for one trimester...
- Peta EdebonePeta EdebonePeta Edebone is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. She was captain of the 2004 squad.After having knee surgery after Athens, she retired from competitive softball...
- Melanie RocheMelanie RocheMelanie Jane Roche is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics, a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics along with a bronze medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Participating in 4 Olympic Games and winning 4 Olympic Medals is...
- Brooke WilkinsBrooke WilkinsBrooke Wilkins is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics and a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics...
- Joanne BrownJoanne BrownJoanne Brown is a former softball catcher and outfielder from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics....
- Kerry DieneltKerry DieneltKerry Dienelt is a former softball catcher from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics....
- Sally McDermid-McCreedy
- Kim CooperKim Cooper (softball)Kim Cooper was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Carolyn CrudgingtonCarolyn CrudgingtonCarolyn Crudgington was a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Jennifer HollidayJennifer Holliday (softball)Jennifer Holliday is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Jocelyn LesterJocelyn LesterJocelyn "Joyce" Lester is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Francine McRaeFrancine McRaeFrancine McRae is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Haylea PetrieHaylea PetrieHaylea Petrie is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
- Nicole RichardsonNicole RichardsonNicole Richardson is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics.-External links:*...
Men's Competition
50m Freestyle- Chris FydlerChris FydlerChristopher John Fydler is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992...
- Heat — 22.98 (→ did not advance, 19th place)
100m Freestyle
- Chris FydlerChris FydlerChristopher John Fydler is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992...
- Heat — 50.72
- B-Final — 50.31 (→ 13th place)
200m Freestyle
- Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
- Heat — 1:48.92
- Final — 1:48.25 (→ Bronze Medal)
- Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
- Heat — 1:49.17
- B-Final — 1:49.50 (→ 10th place)
200m Freestyle
- Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
- Heat — 3:51.67
- Final — 3:49.39 (→ Bronze Medal)
- Malcolm Allen
- Heat — 3:54.34
- B-Final — 3:55.48 (→ 13th place)
1500m Freestyle
- Kieren PerkinsKieren PerkinsKieren John Perkins OAM , is a former Australian professional swimmer. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, and a silver medal in 2000....
- Heat — 15:21.42
- Final — 14:56.40 (→ Gold Medal)
- Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
- Heat — 15:12.55
- Final — 15:02.43 (→ Silver Medal)
100m Backstroke
- Steven DewickSteven DewickSteven Dennis Dewick is an Australian backstroke swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
- Heat — 56.35
- B-Final — 56.82 (→ 15th place)
200m Backstroke
- Steven DewickSteven DewickSteven Dennis Dewick is an Australian backstroke swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
- Heat — 2:04.46 (→ did not advance, 23rd place)
100m Breaststroke
- Phil RogersPhil RogersPhilip John Rogers is a former breaststroke swimmer who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
- Heat — 1:01.80
- Final — 1:01.64 (→ 5th place)
200m Breaststroke
- Phil RogersPhil RogersPhilip John Rogers is a former breaststroke swimmer who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
- Heat — 2:14.97
- Final — 2:14.79 (→ 5th place)
- Ryan MitchellRyan Mitchell (swimmer)Ryan Mitchell was an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney as part of the 4x100m medley relay team...
- Heat — 2:15.31
- B-Final — 2:15.63 (→ 11th place)
100m Butterfly
- Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
- Heat — 52.89
- Final — 52.53 (→ Silver Medal)
- Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
- Heat — 53.42
- Final — 53.30 (→ 6th place)
200m Butterfly
- Scott GoodmanScott GoodmanScott Goodman is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a bronze medal in the 200m butterfly....
- Heat — 1:57.77
- Final — 1:57.48 (→ Bronze Medal)
- Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
- Heat — 1:58.97
- Final — 1:58.28 (→ 5th place)
200m Individual Medley
- Matthew DunnMatthew DunnMatthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
- Heat — 2:01.44
- Final — 2:01.57 (→ 5th place)
- Simon Coombs
- Heat — 2:07.31 (→ did not advance, 28th place)
400m Individual Medley
- Matthew DunnMatthew DunnMatthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
- Heat — 4:19.51
- Final — 4:16.66 (→ 4th place)
- Trent SteedTrent SteedTrent Steed is a former medley swimmer from Australia, who competed for his native country at the Atlanta Games in 1996. There he ended up in 15th position in the 400m Individual Medley, clocking a time of 4:29.35 in the B-Final....
- Heat — 4:24.39
- B-Final — 4:29.35 (→ 15th place)
4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
, Ian Vander-Wal, Scott LoganScott Logan (swimmer)Scott Matthew Logan is a former Olympic relay freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, and Chris FydlerChris FydlerChristopher John Fydler is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992... - Heat — 3:20.88
- Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
, Matthew DunnMatthew DunnMatthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
, Scott LoganScott Logan (swimmer)Scott Matthew Logan is a former Olympic relay freestyle swimmer who competed for Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, and Chris FydlerChris FydlerChristopher John Fydler is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1992... - Final — 3:20.13 (→ 6th place)
4x200m Freestyle Relay
- Kieren PerkinsKieren PerkinsKieren John Perkins OAM , is a former Australian professional swimmer. One of the world's best-ever long-distance swimmers, he won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500-metre freestyle, and a silver medal in 2000....
, Glen HousmanGlen HousmanGlen Clifford Housman was an Australian long-distance freestyle swimmer of the 1980s and 1990s, who won the silver medal in the 1500 m freestyle, swimming at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics...
, Ian Vander-Wal, and Malcolm Allen - Heat — 7:23.24
- Daniel KowalskiDaniel KowalskiDaniel Steven Kowalski is a former Australian middle- and long-distance swimmer specialising in freestyle events. He competed in the Olympic Games in 200 m, 400 m and 1,500 m individual freestyle events and in the 4x200 m freestyle relay...
, Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming...
, Malcolm Allen, and Matthew DunnMatthew DunnMatthew Dunn is a former Olympic freestyle and medley swimmer swimmer who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992.... - Final — 7:18.47 (→ 4th place)
4x100m Medley Relay
- Toby HaenenToby HaenenToby Christian Haenen is an Australian backstroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 100 m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
, Phil RogersPhil RogersPhilip John Rogers is a former breaststroke swimmer who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
, Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
, and Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming... - Heat — 3:41.30
- Steven DewickSteven DewickSteven Dennis Dewick is an Australian backstroke swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Phil RogersPhil RogersPhilip John Rogers is a former breaststroke swimmer who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992....
, Scott MillerScott Miller (swimmer)Scott Andrew Miller is an Australian butterfly swimmer, who competed at the Atlanta Olympics, winning a silver and bronze medal....
, and Michael KlimMichael KlimMichael Klim OAM is a Polish-born Australian swimmer. He was born in Gdynia. He was educated at the University High School, Melbourne and Wesley College, Melbourne where he is currently employed as the College's elite Head Coach of swimming... - Final — 3:39.56 (→ Bronze Medal)
Women's Competition
50m Freestyle- Karen van WirdumKaren Van WirdumKaren Tracey van Wirdum is a former freestyle swimmer from Australia, who competed in three consequentive Summer Olympics for her native country, starting in 1988...
- Heat — 25.88
- B-Final — 26.17 (→ 15th place)
- Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South...
- Heat — 26.34 (→ did not advance, 21st place)
100m Freestyle
- Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South...
- Heat — 56.07
- Final — 55.85 (→ 6th place)
200m Freestyle
- Susie O'Neill
- Heat — 2:00.89
- Final — 1:59.87 (→ 5th place)
- Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
- Heat — 2:00.44
- Final — 2:01.46 (→ 7th place)
400m Freestyle
- Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
- Heat — 4:14.13
- B-Final — 4:15.79 (→ 12th place)
- Hayley LewisHayley LewisHayley Jane Lewis is a retired Australian swimmer best known for winning five gold medals and one bronze at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as a 15-year-old....
- Heat — 4:17.02
- B-Final — 4:16.92 (→ 15th place)
800m Freestyle
- Stacey GartrellStacey GartrellStacey Gartrell is a former freestyle long-distance swimmer from Australia, who competed at the 1996 Atlanta Games for her native country. She finished in eleventh position in the Women's 800m Freestyle, clocking 8:42.39 in the qualifying heats.-External links:*...
- Heat — 8:42.39 (→ did not advance, 11th place)
- Hayley LewisHayley LewisHayley Jane Lewis is a retired Australian swimmer best known for winning five gold medals and one bronze at the 1990 Commonwealth Games as a 15-year-old....
- Heat — 8:45.79 (→ did not advance, 13th place)
100m Backstroke
- Nicole Stevenson
- Heat — 1:02.50
- Final — 1:02.70 (→ 7th place)
- Elli OvertonElli OvertonEllinora Overton is a former backstroke and medley swimmer, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992...
- Heat — 1:03.88
- B-Final — 1:03.69 (→ 14th place)
200m Backstroke
- Nicole Stevenson
- Heat — 2:16.71 (→ did not advance, 18th place)
100m Breaststroke
- Samantha RileySamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
- Heat — 1:09.37
- Final — 1:09.18 (→ Bronze Medal)
- Helen DenmanHelen DenmanHelen Denman is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
- Heat — 1:10.64
- B-Final — 1:10.26 (→ 11th place)
200m Breaststroke
- Samantha RileySamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
- Heat — 2:28.30
- Final — 2:27.91 (→ 4th place)
- Nadine NeumannNadine NeumannNadine Neumann is a former breaststroke swimmer, who, by the age of 20had already lived a lifetime of success and setbacks. She overcame chronic fatigue syndrome at the age of 15, only to have her dream of an Olympic berth in Barcelona shattered by a broken neck. But she fought back to compete at...
- Heat — 2:29.91
- Final — 2:28.34 (→ 6th place)
100m Butterfly
- Susie O'Neill
- Heat — 1:00.55
- Final — 1:00.17 (→ 5th place)
- Angela KennedyAngela Kennedy (swimmer)Angela Kennedy is a former Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
- Heat — 1:01.89 (→ did not advance, 18th place)
200m Butterfly
- Susie O'Neill
- Heat — 2:09.46
- Final — 2:07.76 (→ Gold Medal)
- Petria ThomasPetria ThomasPetria Ann Thomas OAM is an Australian swimmer and Olympic gold medallist and a winner of 15 national titles. She was born in Lismore, New South Wales and grew up in the nearby town of Mullumbimby....
- Heat — 2:10.64
- Final — 2:09.82 (→ Silver Medal)
200m Individual Medley
- Elli OvertonElli OvertonEllinora Overton is a former backstroke and medley swimmer, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992...
- Heat — 2:15.81
- Final — 2:16.04 (→ 5th place)
- Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
- Heat — 2:17.02
- Final — scratched
400m Individual Medley
- Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
- Heat — 4:43.45
- Final — 4:44.02 (→ 5th place)
- Elli OvertonElli OvertonEllinora Overton is a former backstroke and medley swimmer, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for Australia, starting in 1992...
- Heat — 4:49.82
- B-Final — 4:50.73 (→ 14th place)
4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Anna Windsor, Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South...
, Lise MackieLise MackieLise Maree Mackie is an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
, and Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.... - Heat — 3:47.94
- Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South...
, Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Lise MackieLise MackieLise Maree Mackie is an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
, and Susie O'Neill - Final — 3:45.31 (→ 6th place)
4x200m Freestyle Relay
- Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Lise MackieLise MackieLise Maree Mackie is an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
, Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
, and Susie O'Neill - Heat — 8:09.33
- Julia GrevilleJulia GrevilleJulia Greville is an Australian middle distance freestyle swimmer, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics....
, Nicole Stevenson, Emma JohnsonEmma Johnson (swimmer)Emma Johnson is an Australian freestyle and medley swimmer of the 1990s, who won a bronze medal in the 4x200 m freestyle relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of just 16 .She combined with Susie O'Neill, Julia Greville and Nicole Stevenson to register a...
, and Susie O'Neill - Final — 8:05.47 (→ Bronze Medal)
4x100m Medley Relay
- Nicole Stevenson, Helen DenmanHelen DenmanHelen Denman is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics...
, Angela KennedyAngela Kennedy (swimmer)Angela Kennedy is a former Australian butterfly swimmer of the 1990s, who won a silver medal in the 4x100m medley relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia....
, and Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South... - Heat — 4:08.87
- Nicole Stevenson, Samantha RileySamantha RileySamantha Linette Riley is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent of the 1990s who competed for Australia in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, winning three medals...
, Susie O'Neill, and Sarah RyanSarah RyanSarah Michelle Ryan OAM is a former Australian sprint freestyle swimmer, who won relay medals at three consecutive Olympics from the 1996 Atlanta Olympics to the 2004 Athens Olympics, but who was perhaps best known in Australia for her colourful long fingernails.-Career:Coming from Adelaide, South... - Final — 4:05.08 (→ Silver Medal)
TennisTennis at the 1996 Summer OlympicsAt the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, the host nation United States won 3 of the 4 gold medals in tennis. For the first time at the Olympics, a single bronze medal was awarded in each event.-Medal table:-Events:-References:*...
Women's Singles Competition
- Rennae StubbsRennae StubbsRennae Stubbs is an Australian tennis player. She has won several Grand Slam doubles titles and represented Australia at four successive Olympic Games; Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008....
- First round — Lost to Magdalena MaleevaMagdalena MaleevaMagdalena Maleeva is a Bulgarian former tennis player. She played on the WTA tour competing in singles and doubles, from April 1989 to June 2007. Her best position in the WTA Tour was no. 4 between January 29 to February 4, 1996....
(Bulgaria) 2-6 1-6
- Rachel McQuillanRachel McQuillanRachel McQuillan is a retired professional tennis player from Australia. She won 5 WTA Tour doubles titles, as well as 14 singles and 21 doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. She reached the mixed doubles semifinals at the 1995 and 1998 French Opens and at the 1996 US Open, each time...
- First round — Lost to Amanda CoetzerAmanda CoetzerAmanda Coetzer is a former professional tennis player from South Africa.Coetzer turned professional in 1988 and retired in 2004...
(South Africa) 4-6 6-7
WeightliftingWeightlifting at the 1996 Summer OlympicsThe weightlifting competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta consisted of ten weight classes, for men only. The range of each weight class was adjusted by 1–4 kg for these Games, marking the first redefinition of Olympic weightlifting weight classes since they were introduced in...
Men's Light-Heavyweight (– 83 kg)
- Kiril Kounev
- Final — 170.0 + 200.0 = 370.0 (→ 4th place)
See also
- Australia at the 1994 Commonwealth GamesAustralia at the 1994 Commonwealth GamesAustralia at the 1994 Commonwealth Games was abbreviated AUS. This was their fifteenth of 15 Commonwealth Games having participated in all Games meets up to these Games.- See also :* Australia at the 1992 Summer Olympics...
- Australia at the 1998 Commonwealth GamesAustralia at the 1998 Commonwealth GamesAustralia at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was abbreviated AUS. This was their sixteenth of 16 Commonwealth Games having participated in all Games meets up to these Games.- See also :* Australia at the 1996 Summer Olympics...