| Noc: | AUS |
| Nocname: | Australian Olympic Committee |
| Games: | Summer Olympics |
| Year: | 1968 |
| Location: | Mexico City |
| Competitors: | 128 (104 men, 24 women) |
| Sports: | 16 |
| Flagbearer: | Bill Roycroft (opening) Eric Pearce (closing) |
| Rank: | 9 |
| Gold: | 5 |
| Silver: | 7 |
| Bronze: | 5 |
| Appearances: | auto |
| See also: | 1906 Intercalated Games (1908–1912) |
Australia competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 128 competitors, 104 men and 24 women, took part in 105 events in 16 sports.[1]
The uniforms for Australia's female athletes were designed by Zara Holt, the widow of prime minister Harold Holt who had drowned in December 1967. They consisted of one design in "wattle yellow" for official use and a casual outfit in "Olympic green" crimplene.[2]
See main article: article and Athletics at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Men's 3.000m Steeplechase
Men's High Jump
See main article: article and Boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Canoeing at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Cycling at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Nine cyclists represented Australia in 1968.
See main article: article and Diving at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Equestrian at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Five fencers, all men, represented Australia in 1968.
See main article: article and Gymnastics at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Field hockey at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Modern pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Three male pentathletes represented Australia in 1968.
Men's Individual Competition:
Men's Team Competition:
See main article: article and Rowing at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Sailing at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Shooting at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Three shooters, all men, represented Australia in 1968.
| Athlete | Event | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | |||
| Barry Downs | 50 m pistol | 541 | 35 | |
| Alexander Taransky | 25 m pistol | 583 | 19 | |
| Don Tolhurst | 50 m rifle, three positions | 1136 | 28 | |
See main article: article and Swimming at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Weightlifting at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
See main article: article and Wrestling at the 1968 Summer Olympics.