Olympic Games

Introduction

This section provides links to information on the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Particular emphasis is placed on Australian performances. 

London 2012 (Summer) - 27 July - 12 August 2012

Sochi  2014 (Winter) - 7 - 23 February 2014

Australia at the Olympic Games  1896-2010

Links to Australian performances at the Olympic Games 1896-2010 including medal tallies, medallists and Australian Institute of Sport peformances.

Prime Minister's Olympic Challenge

The Prime Minister’s Olympic Challenge is a sport challenge for individuals and groups.  Children can undertake sporting activities and accrue points towards gold, silver and bronze awards by recording their activities on the website. A rewards scheme will give children the opportunity to receive certificates and others prizes, including sporting equipment and visits from athletes.

 

Organisations

Forthcoming Games

Results/Statistics

Reports

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Did you know?

Australia is one of only two nations to have competed in every modern Summer Olympic Games.

Quick numbers

700 athlete scholarships offered on average annually at the AIS.
263 current and former AIS athletes competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
143 Olympic medals have been won by athletes from the AIS since its establishment.
35 thousand kilometres were swum by Petria Thomas while at the AIS.
0.5 million people visit the AIS each year