Olympic Results
Women's basketball was introduced as an Olympic sport at Montreal in 1976. From 1976 to 1992, only six countries (teams) participated in the Olympic tournament. However, in 1996 at Atlanta the tournament was expanded to twelve teams. Australia qualifies for the Olympic Games through competing in the FIBA Oceania Basketball Championship held each 4 years in the year preceding the games. Typically, this tournament features a three-game series between Australia and New Zealand.
| Year | Games | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Montreal | Did not qualify |
| 1980 | Moscow | Did not qualify |
| 1984 | Los Angeles | 5th |
| 1988 | Seoul | 4th |
| 1992 | Barcelona | Did not qualify |
| 1996 | Atlanta | 3 ! Bronze |
| 2000 | Sydney | 2 ! Silver |
| 2004 | Athens | 2 ! Silver |
| 2008 | Beijing | 2 ! Silver |
| 2012 | London | 3 ! Bronze |
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro |
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