Australia competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 81 competitors, 71 men and 10 women, took part in 67 events in 12 sports. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Melbourne, an Australian segment was performed at the closing ceremony.
Australian Olympic rowing squad for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics
Australia competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, from 27 July to 12 August 2012. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The Australian Olympic Committee sent a total of 410 athletes to the Games to compete in 23 sports.
Silver medalist Jessica Fox competing in the Women's K-1 canoe slalom semi-final.
Matthew Mitcham failed to defend his 2008 gold medal in the men's 10 metre platform event.
Andrew Hoy, in his seventh Olympic Games, and Rutherglen competing in the cross-country discipline of the eventing.
Australia national field hockey team before their game with Spain in the 2012 Olympics.