The XVI Olympic Games were held in Melbourne in 1956, from the 22nd of November to the 8th of December. It was the first Olympic Games to be held in the Southern Hemisphere. 67 countries were represented and 3,184 competitors competed in 151 events in 17 sports. Australia won 13 Gold, 8 Silver and 14 Bronze medals.
The 2000 Summer Olympic Games took place in Sydney, Australia.
In 2000, the Olympic Summer Games were in Sydney, Australia.
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Sydney, Australia.
Sydney, Australia.
The 2000 Summer Games were in Sydney, Australia.
Seoul was the first city to host the Summer Olympic Games. In 1806.
The 1912 Summer Olympic Games held in Stockholm, Sweden.
The first 'ancient' Olympic Games were held in Greece in 776 BC. The first 'modern' Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.
The Australian Olympic Committee was founded and recognised in 1895. Australia has sent athletes to almost all editions of the modern Olympic Games. Australia has competed in every Summer Olympic Games since 1896.
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The 2000 Summer Olympic Games took place in Sydney, Australia.