This collection spotlights some of the most memorable Olympic moments in Australian history through news footage from the NFSA collection.

Several factors add to the occasion of Michelle Ford's impressive gold medal win in the 800m freestyle at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

It's challenging to find the right superlatives for Betty Cuthbert’s Olympic record.

One of Australia's most decorated Olympic athletes, Dawn Fraser was the first woman to break the minute for 100m and the only woman to capture the 100m freestyle in three successful Olympics: Melbo

As seen in this gem of a clip from the Seven Network, the Australian women made history in the inaugural Rugby Sevens at Rio by claiming the first gold medal ever awarded in the sport.

Michael Wenden’s nailbiting win at the 200m freestyle final at Mexico City in 1968 rates among the finest Australian performances at an Olympics.

This delightful sound recording centres on 15 year-old Shane Gould’s famous 200m medley win at the Munich Olympics in 1972.

Beverley Whitfield gained international recognition when she won three gold medals at the 1970 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh.

This news segment from Tasmania features the men's 4000m team pursuit gold medal in track cycling.

This stirring clip is an excerpt from It Seems Like Yesterday, a Ten Eyewitness News special reviewing the big news events of the 1980s.