Australia at the Olympic Games

Australia at the Olympic Games provides an overview of every Olympic Games Australia has participated in since the modern revival of the Games in 1896. There are also special features about the Games Australia has hosted - Melbourne 1956 and Sydney 2000.

• Background
  Different Games
• History of Australia at the Olympic Games
  Olympic Games, 1896-1908
  Olympic Games, 1912-1928
  Olympic Games, 1932-1952
  Australia's Olympic Games: Melbourne, 1956
  Olympic Games, 1960s
  Olympic Games,  1970s
  Olympic Games,  1980s
  Olympic Games,  1990s
  Australia's Olympic Games: Sydney, 2000
  Olympic Games, 2000s
• Australia at the London Olympic Games
  About London
  About the London Games
• Facts and Figures
  Australia Olympic facts and figures
• Timeline
• Glossary
• Index
• Find out more

• Clear and concise text accompanied by contemporary and historical photographs
• A timeline of key events in Australia participation at the Games
• A glossary explaining new words
• Ideas for internet research
• An index

Pearson takes great pride in our authors. We source authors and contributors that are industry leading experts, with extensive experience of teaching and learning in their fields, from every state of Australia. We commission only the best authors who offer valuable insights and something unique to bring to the project.

Suitable for middle to upper primary students.

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Selected sample pages from Australia at the Olympic Games.