Australia at the 1948 Summer Olympics

Australia competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. 75 competitors, 66 men and 9 women, took part in 52 events in 11 sports. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.

Athletics

 * Key
 * Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
 * Q = Qualified for the next round
 * q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
 * NR = National record
 * N/A = Round not applicable for the event
 * Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
 * NP = Not placed


 * Men
 * Track & road events


 * Men
 * Field Events


 * Combined events – Decathlon


 * Women
 * Track & road events


 * Women
 * Field events

Cycling
Six cyclists, all men, represented Australia in 1948.

Individual times added to together for team race, 3 times needed for team event.
 * Road races

Ranks given are within the heat.
 * Track

Rowing
Australia had eight male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1948.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Swimming
Ranks given are within the heat.


 * Men


 * Women

Water polo
This was the first time Australia had entered the water polo competition.


 * Men's Team Competition

Head coach:

Group D

Wrestling

 * Men's Freestyle