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Dressed for victory: A visual history of Aussie Olympic uniforms

Olivia Harris
1 min read·March 07, 2024 - 6:30PM
News Corp Australia Network

From woolly beginnings to cutting-edge designs, we leap back to look at how Aussie uniforms have changed through decades of Olympic glory to bring us to the official Paris 2024 reveal.

Athletes pose in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games uniform in Sydney. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images
Athletes pose in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games uniform in Sydney. Picture: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

 

Nicole Boegman, Lee Naylor, and Scott Ferrier showcase their Olympic competition uniforms for the 2000 Sydney Games. Picture: Jeff Darmanin
Nicole Boegman, Lee Naylor, and Scott Ferrier showcase their Olympic competition uniforms for the 2000 Sydney Games. Picture: Jeff Darmanin

 

Athletes Debbie Flintoff King, Kitty Chiller and David Culbert model the 1988 Seoul Olympic uniform. Picture: News Corp Australia
Athletes Debbie Flintoff King, Kitty Chiller and David Culbert model the 1988 Seoul Olympic uniform. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Jana Rawlinson shows off the uniform for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Picture: AFP
Jana Rawlinson shows off the uniform for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Picture: AFP

 

Lisa Darmanin and Jason Waterhouse weather test the Aussie sailing kit for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Picture: Brett Costello
Lisa Darmanin and Jason Waterhouse weather test the Aussie sailing kit for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Picture: Brett Costello

 

Pam Kilborn and Ron Clarke model tracksuits for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Picture: News Corp Australia
Pam Kilborn and Ron Clarke model tracksuits for the Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Athletes from 2016’s Australian Olympic team model the official uniform for the Rio Games. Picture: Brett Costello
Athletes from 2016’s Australian Olympic team model the official uniform for the Rio Games. Picture: Brett Costello

 

Athletes model the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games official team uniform. Picture: Gregg Porteous
Athletes model the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games official team uniform. Picture: Gregg Porteous

 

Aussie athletes Jessica Fox and Ed Jenkins pose in the Opening Ceremony uniforms with Brazilian dancer Sashya Jay for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Aussie athletes Jessica Fox and Ed Jenkins pose in the Opening Ceremony uniforms with Brazilian dancer Sashya Jay for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Picture: Phil Hillyard

 

Athletes from the Australian team prepare to take part in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Picture: Popperfoto/Getty Images
Athletes from the Australian team prepare to take part in the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremony of the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Picture: Popperfoto/Getty Images

 

Taekwondo athlete Safwan Khalil unveils the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms in Coogee. Picture: Tim Hunter
Taekwondo athlete Safwan Khalil unveils the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms in Coogee. Picture: Tim Hunter

 

Michelle Baumgartner and Robert De Castella model the 1984 Olympic Games uniform to be worn in Los Angeles. Picture: News Corp Australia
Michelle Baumgartner and Robert De Castella model the 1984 Olympic Games uniform to be worn in Los Angeles. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Aussie swimmers unveil the official Olympic kit for Rio 2016. Picture: Adam Head
Aussie swimmers unveil the official Olympic kit for Rio 2016. Picture: Adam Head

 

Olympic volunteer Sara Webster checks sun hats for the 2000 Sydney Games. Picture: Alan Pryke
Olympic volunteer Sara Webster checks sun hats for the 2000 Sydney Games. Picture: Alan Pryke

 

Shot-putter Barry Donath and swimmer Faith Leech model the walking-out outfit for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics opening ceremony. Picture: News Corp Australia
Shot-putter Barry Donath and swimmer Faith Leech model the walking-out outfit for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics opening ceremony. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Julie Moses and Blair Puata pose with heptathlete Jane Jamieson at the official uniform for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Picture: Jeff Darmanin
Julie Moses and Blair Puata pose with heptathlete Jane Jamieson at the official uniform for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Picture: Jeff Darmanin

 

All of Australia's 131 gold medallists from Olympic history were honoured on the blazer lining for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: Adam Head
All of Australia's 131 gold medallists from Olympic history were honoured on the blazer lining for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: Adam Head

 

Australia’s silver medal-winning freestyle relay team wear a subdued kit at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp. Picture: Popperfoto/Getty Images
Australia’s silver medal-winning freestyle relay team wear a subdued kit at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp. Picture: Popperfoto/Getty Images

 

Divers Sam Fricker and Melissa Wu dive during the Australian 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Swimming uniform launch. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Divers Sam Fricker and Melissa Wu dive during the Australian 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games Swimming uniform launch. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

 

Former Olympian Herb Elliott holds the Olympic torch in Sydney as the escort uniforms are showcased for the 2000 Games. Picture: Marc McCormack
Former Olympian Herb Elliott holds the Olympic torch in Sydney as the escort uniforms are showcased for the 2000 Games. Picture: Marc McCormack

 

Athletes George Ford, Jess Fox, Safwan Khalil and Tarni Stepto, unveil the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms. Picture: Tim Hunter
Athletes George Ford, Jess Fox, Safwan Khalil and Tarni Stepto, unveil the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games uniforms. Picture: Tim Hunter

 

Kylie Hanigan and Jane Jamieson model the official Australian team uniforms for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Picture: Uwe Kuessner
Kylie Hanigan and Jane Jamieson model the official Australian team uniforms for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Picture: Uwe Kuessner

 

Athletes model the Australian team uniforms that will be worn at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Picture: James Croucher
Athletes model the Australian team uniforms that will be worn at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Picture: James Croucher

 

Athletes Martin Hunter and Jenny Donnet model the 1992 Olympic uniform for Barcelona. Picture: Michael Potter
Athletes Martin Hunter and Jenny Donnet model the 1992 Olympic uniform for Barcelona. Picture: Michael Potter

 

Australian Olympians show off the new Beijing Olympic formal uniform for the 2008 Games. Picture: Dean Lewis/AAP
Australian Olympians show off the new Beijing Olympic formal uniform for the 2008 Games. Picture: Dean Lewis/AAP

 

Athletes Michelle Baumgartner and Robert De Castella model the 1984 Olympic Games uniform to be worn in Los Angeles. Picture: News Corp Australia
Athletes Michelle Baumgartner and Robert De Castella model the 1984 Olympic Games uniform to be worn in Los Angeles. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Australia's team model their uniform outside the Colessum on arrival for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Picture: News Corp Australia
Australia's team model their uniform outside the Colessum on arrival for the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Athletes model at the launch of the official Australian Olympic team uniforms for the 2000 Games. Picture: Jeff Darmanin
Athletes model at the launch of the official Australian Olympic team uniforms for the 2000 Games. Picture: Jeff Darmanin

 

Australian Olympic rowing team members Stephen, James and Geoffrey Stewart join with model Rebecca Grey at the official uniform launch for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Picture: Dean Lewis/AAP
Australian Olympic rowing team members Stephen, James and Geoffrey Stewart join with model Rebecca Grey at the official uniform launch for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Picture: Dean Lewis/AAP

 

For the first time in Australian history, the official Opening Ceremony uniform was displayed ahead of time for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: James Morgan
For the first time in Australian history, the official Opening Ceremony uniform was displayed ahead of time for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: James Morgan

 

Olympic silver medallist Raelene Boyle shows off the Australian women's track and field team uniform to be worn by athletes competing in Los Angeles and Tokyo in 1969. Picture: News Corp Australia
Olympic silver medallist Raelene Boyle shows off the Australian women's track and field team uniform to be worn by athletes competing in Los Angeles and Tokyo in 1969. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Olympic Games workforce uniforms are unveiled for the Sydney 2000 Games, sporting different colours for easy identification of their roles. Picture: Jeff Darmanin
Olympic Games workforce uniforms are unveiled for the Sydney 2000 Games, sporting different colours for easy identification of their roles. Picture: Jeff Darmanin

 

Sprinters Hec Hogan and Winsome Cripps showcase the uniform Australian athletes will wear at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Picture: News Corp Australia
Sprinters Hec Hogan and Winsome Cripps showcase the uniform Australian athletes will wear at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Picture: News Corp Australia

 

Water polo competitor Daniel Marsden and local resident Lee Duffy model the 2000 Australian Olympic team uniforms at Alice Springs. Picture: Megan Lewis
Water polo competitor Daniel Marsden and local resident Lee Duffy model the 2000 Australian Olympic team uniforms at Alice Springs. Picture: Megan Lewis

 

Swimmer Stacey Gartrell tries out the new aquablade swimwear for the 1996 Olympic Games at Atlanta. Picture: Brendan Esposito
Swimmer Stacey Gartrell tries out the new aquablade swimwear for the 1996 Olympic Games at Atlanta. Picture: Brendan Esposito

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