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In 1956 Australia and Sweden co hosted the Olympics event. Then in 2000 Australia hosted Sydney Olympics solely..........

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That was Teddy Flack, the only athlete representing Australia in the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. Flack won gold in the 800 meter run and 1500 meter run.

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