| Australia at the 2019 Pacific Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | AUS |
| 8 July 2019 – 20 July 2019 | |
| Competitors | 57 (21 men and 36 women) in 6 sports |
| Flag bearer | Erika Yamasaki |
| Medals Ranked 6th |
|
| Pacific Games appearances | |
Australia competed at the 2019 Pacific Games in Apia, Samoa. A team of 42 athletes represented the country for Australia's second appearance at the Pacific Games. [1] Australia competed in six sports. [2]
Australia sent a team of six athletes (3 men, 3 women) to the 2019 games. a They won five gold medals, setting five Pacific Games records. [2]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Steven Solomon | 400 metres [3] | 45.62 GR |  | ||
| Ian Dewhurst | 400 metres hurdles [4] | 50.86 GR | | ||
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Emmanuel Fakiye | Triple jump [5] | NM | — |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Keely Small | 800 metres [6] | 2:10.53 GR | | ||
| Brianna Beahan | 100 metres hurdles [7] | 13.17 GR | | ||
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Rank | ||
| Alexandra Hulley | Hammer throw [8] | 64.37 m GR | |
^ a Melissa Breen was selected to compete in the women's 100 metres and 200 metres events but had to withdraw from travelling with the team. [9]
Australia named 12 women in their squad to compete in rugby sevens at the 2019 games.
Women's team – 
Finalist (runner-up)
Australia named four sailors (2 men, 2 women) for the 2019 games. [10]
Australia sent fifteen athletes (7 men and 8 women) to compete in Taekwondo at the 2019 games, with each winning gold in their event. [11]
| Athlete | Event | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | |||
| Mackenzie Singleton | −54 kg | | |||
| Safwan Khalil | −58 kg | | |||
| Damon Cavey | −63 kg | | |||
| Thomas Afonczenko | −68 kg | | |||
| Leon Sejranovic | −74 kg | | |||
| Jack Marton | −80 kg | | |||
| Alan Salek | +87 kg | |
| Athlete | Event | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result | Opposition Result | Opposition Result | |||
| Serena Stevens | −46 kg | | |||
| Tamzin Christoffel | −49 kg | | |||
| Yasmina Hibic | −53 kg | | |||
| Carmen Marton | −57 kg | | |||
| Rebecca Murray | −62 kg | | |||
| Ruth Hock | −67 kg | | |||
| Chelsea Hobday | −73 kg | | |||
| Reba Stewart | +73 kg | |
Men's pair – Final winners
Women's pair – Quarter-finalists: equal fifth place
| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & Jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Wakeling | 73 kg | 123 | | 167 | | 290 | |
| Boris Elesin | 89 kg | 142 | | 166 | | 338 | |
| Joel Gregson | 89 kg | 126 | | 162 | | 288 | |
| Ridge Barredo | 94 kg | 139 | 4 | 175 | 4 | 314 | 4 |
| Matthew Lydement | 109 kg | 156 | | 175 | 6 | 331 | 4 |
| Jackson Roberts-Young | 109 kg | 141 | 5 | 192 | | 333 | |
| Athlete | Event | Snatch | Rank | Clean & Jerk | Rank | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seen Lee | 59 kg | 78 | | 101 | | 179 | |
| Erika Yamasaki | 59 kg | 80 | | 103 | | 183 | |
| Sarah Cochrane | 64 kg | 92 | | 114 | | 204 | |
| Kiana Elliot | 64 kg | 99 | | 114 | | 213 | |
| Ebony Gorincu | 71 kg | 91 | | — | DNF | — | DNF |
| Stephanie Davies | 76 kg | 85 | | 111 | | 196 | |
| Kaity Fassina | 87 kg | 101 | | 119 | | 220 | |
| Charisma Amoe-Tarrant | + 87 kg | 109 | | 137 | 4 | 246 | 4 |
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