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. Medalists 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 Boxing Cycling Six cyclists, all men, represented Australia in 1948. Road races Individual times added to together for team race, 3 times needed for team event. Track Ranks given are within the heat. Diving Rowing Australia had eight male rowers participate in three out of seven rowing events in 1948. Ranks given are within the heat. Sailing Shooting 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 Weightlifting Wrestling Men's Freestyle References Nations at the 1948 Summer Olympics 1948 Olympics