AUSTRALIA at the
OLYMPIC GAMES
1968 - Tokyo
 
GOLD | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972
 
     

Full List of Australian Medallists

GOLD:
Ralph Doubell - Athletics 800m 1.44.40
Maureen Caird - Athletics 80m Hurdles 10.39
Michael Wenden - Swimming 100m Free 52.2
Michael Wenden - Swimming 200m Free 1.55.2
Lyn McClements - Swimming 100m Fly 1.05.5
 
SILVER:
Peter Norman - Athletics 200m 20.06
Raelene Boyle - Athletics 200m 22.74
Pam Kilbourn - Athletics 80m Hurdles 10.46
Aust. Men's Team - Hockey 
Aust. Crew - Rowing Eights 6.07.98 (P Dickson, D Douglas, A Duval, J Fazio, A Grover, M Morgan, G Pearce, J Ranch, R Shielaw)
Aust Men's Team - Swimming 4x200m Free 7.53.7 (G Rogers, G White, R Windle, M Wenden)
Aust Women's Team - Swimming 4x100m Medley 4.30.0 (L Watson, J Playfair, L McClements, J Steinbeck)

BRONZE:
Jenny Lamy - Athletics 200m 22.88
Aust Team - Equestrian 3-day Event -331.26
Greg Brough - Swimming 1500m Free 17.04.7
Karen Moras - Swimming 400m Free 4.37.0
Aust Men's Team - Swimming 4x100m Free 3.34.7 (G Rogers, R Cusack, R Windle, M Wenden)

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