Was the Melbourne Olympics the first Olympics in Australia?

Answer 1

The first Australian Olympics were held in the summer of 1956 at Melbourne (Games of the XVI Olympiad).

Due to quarantine regulations though, the equestrian events were not held in Melbourne. They were held in Stockholm, Sweden five months prior to the Melbourne Olympics.

Answer 2

Australia first competed in the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. The country's lone representative was Edwin Flack. who two golds and one bronze.

Answer 3

Yes, the Melbourne games were in 1956.

The Sydney games were in 2000.

Answer 4

i think it was Melbourne in 1956 answer is :- Melbourne

Answer 5

The first Olympics in Australia were held in Melbourne in 1956.

The Olympics were held again in Australia in Sydney, in 2000.

Answer 6

1956 Melbourne

2000 Sydney