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Track and Field: The first Australian Olympic medal was awarded to Teddy Flack who won gold in the 800m run. He also later won gold in the 1500m run.
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What sport gave Australia it's first modern Olympic Games Champion?
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Did Edwin flack win Australia's first gold medal winner?
Yes.Edwin Flack, known as Teddy, was the first Olympic champion representing Australia, winning the 1500 meter event at the 1896 Games in Athens.
Which sport gave us the first modern olympic games champion?
athletics
The Olympic flag was first flown at the Olympic games in which city?
It was first held at Sydney in Australia.
When were the first olympic games held in australia?
1956 in Melbourne.
Where and when in Australia was the last Olympic Games?
The last Olympic Games held in Australia were in Sydney in 2000.
In what year were the Olympic games held in Sydney Australia?
The Olympic Games were held in Sydney, Australia in 2000.
When was the first year women was allowed to compete in the Olympics?
Women first competed in the Olympic Games in 1900. Charlotte Cooper became the first female Olympic Champion. She won the tennis singles.
Where was the 1956 Olympic games held?
the Olympic games were held in Melbourne Australia
What sport did Australia win there first olympic medal?
Athletics at the 1896 Games in Athens.
Who was Australia's first representative at the olympic games and what country were they held in?
Teddy Flack represented Australia at the first Modern Olympic Games held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. Flack won gold in the 800 meter and 1500 meter runs.
When were Olympic Games held in 1950s?
The Olympic Games were held twice in the 1950s. The first time was in 1952, and the second time was in 1956.
