Australia at the 1920 Summer Olympics

Australia at the
1920 Summer Olympics
IOC code AUS
NOC Australian Olympic Committee
Website www.olympics.com.au
in Antwerp
Competitors 13 (12 men, 1 woman) in 4 sports
Medals
Ranked 16th
Gold Silver Bronze Total
0 2 1 3
Summer Olympics appearances (overview)
Other related appearances
1906 Intercalated Games
Australasia (1908–1912)

Australia competed at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.

A brother and sister combination swam for Australia, Frank and Lily Beaurepaire.

Medalists

Silver

Bronze

Aquatics

Diving

One diver represented Australia in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Beaurepaire finished fourth in her semifinal group in the 10 metre platform, just outside the top three needed to qualify for the final.

Women

Ranks given are within the semifinal group.

Diver Event Semifinals Final
Points Score Rank Points Score Rank
Lily Beaurepaire 10 m platform 19 147.5 4 Did not advance

Swimming

Six swimmers, including one woman, represented Australia in 1920. It was the nation's second independent appearance in the sport. All five of the men were involved in the silver medal-winning relay team, though Kirkland is not credited with a medal by the IOC; he was replaced by Frank Beaurepaire after the semifinals. Beaurepaire won an individual bronze in the 1500 metres; his sister Lily was unable to advance to the finals in either of her events as Australia's sole female swimmer.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Men
Swimmer Event Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Frank Beaurepaire 400 m free 5:42.0 3 q 5:32.8 3 q Did not finish
1500 m free 22:55.0 1 Q 23:02.0 2 Q 23:04.0 3rd, bronze medalist(s)
Henry Hay 100 m free 1:06.8 2 Q Unknown 6 Did not advance
400 m free Unknown 4 Did not advance
William Herald 100 m free 1:08.8 2 Q 1:05.8 3 q 1:03.8 4
Keith Kirkland 100 m free 1:08.0 2 Q Unknown 6 Did not advance
400 m free 6:12.2 2 Q Did not finish Did not advance
Ivan Stedman 100 m free 1:04.2 2 Q Unknown 4 Did not advance
200 m breast 3:18.8 2 Q 3:16.0 3 q Unknown 5
Frank Beaurepaire
Henry Hay
William Herald
Ivan Stedman
Keith Kirkland
4 × 200 m free relay N/A 10:23.0 2 Q 10:25.4 2nd, silver medalist(s)
Women
Swimmer Event Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Lily Beaurepaire 100 m free Unknown 6 Did not advance
300 m free Unknown 5 Did not advance

Athletics

Four athletes represented Australia in 1920. It was the nation's fourth appearance in the sport. Parker's silver medal in the short racewalk was the nation's first medal since 1900.

Ranks given are within the heat.

Athlete Event Heats Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Sinton Hewitt 10000 m N/A Unknown 10 Did not advance
Marathon N/A 3:03:27.0 30
William Hunt 100 m 11.0 1 Q 11.2 4 Did not advance
200 m 23.5 2 Q 22.4 4 Did not advance
Wilfred Kent-Hughes 110 m hurdles N/A Unknown 4 Did not advance
400 m hurdles N/A 57.2 1 Q 56.9 5 Did not advance
George Parker 3 km walk N/A 13:47.9 2 Q 13:19.6 2nd, silver medalist(s)
10 km walk N/A 47:31.0 3 Q Disqualified

Cycling

Two cyclists represented Australia in 1920. It was the nation's debut in the sport. Halpin advanced to the semifinals in the sprint, while King was eliminated in the heats. King also competed in the 50 kilometres, but did not finish.

Track cycling

Ranks given are within the heat.

Cyclist Event Heats Quarterfinals Repechage semis Repechage final Semifinals Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Gerald Halpin Sprint 12.6 1 Q 12.6 1 Q Qualified directly 15.2 3 Did not advance
Jack King Sprint Unknown 3 Did not advance
50 km N/A Did not finish

Tennis

A single tennis player competed for Australia in 1920. It was the nation's second appearance in the sport.

Player Event Round of 64 Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals Rank
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Opposition
Score
Ronald Thomas Men's singles Bye  Washer (BEL)
L 6–1, 6–3, 3–6, 6–4
Did not advance 17

Opponent nation Wins Losses Percent
Belgium 0 1 .000
Total 0 1 .000

Round Wins Losses Percent
Round of 64 0 0
Round of 32 0 1 .000
Round of 16 0 0
Quarterfinals 0 0
Semifinals 0 0
Final 0 0
Bronze match 0 0
Total 0 1 .000

References

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