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Australia at the Olympics!

Australia loves the Olympics! They've been to every Summer Games and love to compete!

Images

Flag Of Australia

Flag Of Australia

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Buildings on Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park
Melbourne, Australia
Bronte Barratt
Bronte Barratt
Sydney, Australia
Public Domain: The Last Sunset Over Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 by Robert A. Whitehead USAF, October 1, 2000 (DOD 001001-F-8217W-003)
Stephanie Rice after the 400 IM
Meagen Nay
Test Run
Bronte Barratt
Bronte Barratt

Key Facts

Location
Southern Hemisphere, southeast of Asia.
Population
About 26 million people.
Area
About 7.7 million square kilometers.
Capital
Canberra.
Languages
English.
Fun Fact
Australia has competed in every Summer Olympics since the very first one!

Down Under's Olympic Adventures!

Imagine a giant island way, way down south, that's Australia! It's a super sunny place with amazing beaches and cool animals like kangaroos. Australia is so big, it's like having a whole continent to play on! They love sports there, and that's why they send their best athletes to the Olympic Games, which are like the biggest sports party in the whole world!

When Did the Games Begin?

Australia has been part of the Olympics for a super long time! They've been to every single Summer Olympics, which is like never missing a birthday party! Way back in 1908 and 1912, they even teamed up with their neighbor, New Zealand, to compete together. That's like two best friends deciding to be on the same team for a big game!

Amazing Athletes from Australia!

Australia has sent athletes to compete in so many sports, like swimming, running, and even cycling! They have won lots of shiny medals. Did you know that Australia is one of only a few countries that has won a medal in every single Summer Olympics? That's like getting a sticker every day for a whole year!

Australia's Olympic Spirit!

The athletes from Australia train super hard to be the best they can be. They want to make their country proud! When they compete, they show everyone how strong and fast they are. It's all about trying your best and having fun, just like in a school sports day, but for the whole planet!

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