football in the 1956 games in Melbourne as hosts. Rowing Sailing Tennis Australia first competed in tennis at the inaugural 1896 Games, with one player competing in men's singles and, as part of a mixed team, in men's doubles. Edwin Flack lost in the first round of the singles, but paired with George S. Robertson to earn bronze in the doubles. The mixed team medal is not credit to Australia. The only tennis gold medal won by Australia was by the Woodies in men's doubles in 1996; the pair also won Australia's only silver medal in the sport four years later. See also List of flag bearers for Australia at the Olympics Australia at the Winter Olympics Australia at the Commonwealth Games Australia at the Universiade Australia at the World Championships in Athletics :Category:Olympic competitors for Australia Notes References External links Australia NOC