Which Australians have won the most Olympic medals?
Ian Thorpe
Ian Thorpe and Shane Gould holds the Australian record for the most medals at an Olympic Games with five each – Thorpe from Sydney 2000 (three gold, two silver) and Gould from Munich 1972 (three gold, one silver, one bronze).
Who was the first Australian female Olympian?
Sarah ‘Fanny’ Durack
First female Summer Olympians – Sarah ‘Fanny’ Durack (Swimming) and Wilhelmina Wylie (Swimming) were Australia’s first female Olympians, competing at Stockholm 1912. 1st. Sarah ‘Fanny’ Durack (Swimming) was Australia’s first female gold medallist, winning the 100m Freestyle at Stockholm 1912.
Which australians have won Winter Olympic gold medals?
Medalists
| Medal | Name | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Steven Bradbury | Short track speed skating |
| Gold | Alisa Camplin | Freestyle skiing |
| Gold | Dale Begg-Smith | Freestyle skiing |
| Bronze | Alisa Camplin | Freestyle skiing |
Did Australia send athletes to the Olympics?
Australia has sent athletes to all editions of the modern Olympic Games.
Which Australian female has won the most gold medals?
Between the 2016 and 2021 Games, Emma has 11 total Olympic medals, making her the most decorated Australian Olympian of all time, in any sport! She also tied with fellow Aussie Ian Thorpe for the most Olympic golds in Australian history. They both have 5.
What shoes will Australian athletes wear at the 2012 Olympic Games?
Australian athletes will wear designs by Sportscraft and Dunlop Volley shoes when they parade at the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games on July 27. Australia has a long and proud Olympic tradition and what we wear to the Games is always of interest.
Which athletes have secured the biggest medal hauls at the Olympics?
Here’s a rundown of the athletes that have secured the biggest medal hauls. Ian Thorpe is a record setting freestyle swimmer and Australia’s most successful Olympian having won five gold, three silver and one bronze medal.
How many medals did Thorpe win at the 2004 Olympics?
Thorpe went on to compete in the 2004 Athens Olympics where he won the 200 meter freestyle ‘race of the century’ with, setting an Olympic record along the way. In 2004, he won two gold, one silver and one bronze in total.