Australia at the 1948 Summer Olympics

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

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.

Rowing

Ranks given are within the heat.

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:

Group D

Wrestling

Men's Freestyle