Australia competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 75 competitors, 66 men and 9 women, took part in 52 events in 11 sports. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Medalists
Athletics
Key
Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
Q = Qualified for the next round
q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target NR = National record N/A = Round not applicable for the event Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round NP = Not placed
Men
Track & road events
Men
Field Events
Combined events – Decathlon
Women
Track & road events
Women
Field events
Boxing
Cycling
Six cyclists, all men, represented Australia in 1948.
Road races
Individual times added to together for team race, 3 times needed for team event.
Track
Ranks given are within the heat.
Diving
Rowing
Australia had eight male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1948.
Ranks given are within the heat.
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Ranks given are within the heat.
Men
Women
Water polo
This was the first time Australia had entered the water polo competition.
Men's Team Competition
Head coach: