How many medals did Australia win in the 2004 Olympics?
How many medals did Australia win in the 2004 Olympics?
The team exceeded even this lofty expectation, placing fourth behind the United States, China and Russia with 50* medals: 17 gold, 16 silver and 17* bronze. The 17 gold medals was a new national record, eclipsing even the success enjoyed at the home Olympics in Sydney (16 gold) and Melbourne (13 gold).
Who won 2 gold medals in 2004?
American swimming phenomenon Michael Phelps topped the medals table with a record-tying eight (six gold and two bronze). On the track, Kelly Holmes of Great Britain and Ethiopia’s Hicham El Guerrouj were double gold medalists, and hurdler Liu Xiang won China’s first gold medal in men’s athletics (track and field).
What country won its first Olympic medal in 2004?
The United Arab Emirates, Paraguay and Eritrea won their first ever Olympic medals.
Who was stripped of Olympic medals in 2007?
Jones
On December 12, 2007, the IOC formally stripped Jones of all five Olympic medals dating back to September 2000, and banned her from attending the 2008 Summer Olympics in any capacity. The IOC action also officially disqualified Jones from her fifth-place finish in the Long Jump at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
What year did Australia win the most gold medals?
Australia hosted the Paralympics back in 2000 in Sydney, which coincided with our most successful gold medal tally of 63….HOW MANY GOLD MEDALS HAS AUSTRALIA WON AT EACH PARALYMPICS?
| YEAR | GOLD MEDALS |
|---|---|
| Seoul 1988 | 23 |
| Barcelona 1992 | 24 |
| Atlanta 1996 | 42 |
| SYDNEY 2000 | 63 |
Where did Australia come in the 2004 Olympics?
| Australia at the 2004 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
| Competitors | 470 in 35 sports |
| Flag bearers | Colin Beashel (opening) Petria Thomas (closing) |
| Medals Ranked 4th | Gold 17 Silver 16 Bronze 17 Total 50 |
| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) |
What is Australia’s best ever medal tally at the Olympics?
Australia’s best ever medal tally was at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. See also the Australia’s Winter Olympics medal tally. # Does not include the medal won by Australian Stan Rowley, who competed on a British athletics team for one event (1900).
How many athletes did Australia have in the 2004 Olympics?
Australia competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece from 13 to 29 August 2004. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games of the modern era. The Australian Olympic Committee sent a total of 470 athletes (268 men and 202 women) to the Games to compete in 29 sports.
What is the 2004 Olympic medal table?
The 2004 Summer Olympics medal table is a list of National Olympic Committees ranked by the number of medals won during the 2004 Summer Olympics, held in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
How many medals did Australia win at the 2012 Olympics?
Australia was fourth with 49* medals overall, including 17 gold, with Russia in third place. * Australia’s total increased to 50 medals in 2012 when cyclist Michael Rogers was elevated to bronze in the road time trial following American Tyler Hamilton being stripped of the gold for doping.
