Australia competed at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, United States. Due to the Great Depression, Australia could only afford to send 13 athletes to the Games. An innovation was the daily one-hour radio report on the Olympics for New Zealand and Australia by the film actress from New Zealand, Nola Luxford. Medalists Gold Dunc Gray – cycling, men's 1000 m time trial Bobby Pearce – rowing, men's single sculls Clare Dennis – swimming, women's 200 m breaststroke Silver Bonnie Mealing – swimming, women's 100 m backstroke Bronze Eddie Scarf – wrestling, men's freestyle light heavyweight 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 Women Track & road events Cycling Track cycling Ranks given are within the heat. Rowing Swimming Men Ranks given are within the heat. Women Ranks given are within the heat. Wrestling Freestyle wrestling Men's Art competitions James Quinn competed in the mixed paintings category. References Nations at the 1932 Summer Olympics 1932 Olympics