contexts: Australia at the 2000 Summer Olympics IOC code AUS NOC Australian Olympic Committee Website www.olympics.com.au in Sydney Competitors 628 ( 341 men , 276 women ) in 34 sports Flag bearer Andrew Gaze ( opening ) Ian Thorpe ( closing ) Medals Ranked 4th Gold Silver Bronze Total 16 25 17 58 Summer Olympics appearances ( overview ) 1896 1900 1904 1908 1912 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 2000 2008 2012 2016 Other related appearances 1906 Intercalated Games Australasia ( 1908 -- 1912 )
name: Australia at the 2000 Summer Olympics
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questions.input_text: how many gold medals did australia win in the 2000 olympics