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Through the 2006 Games in Turin, none. Australia has won 3 gold medals at the Winter Games, all in individual events (2 in freestyle skiing and 1 in short track speed skating). Australia has won a bronze medal in a team event, that being the men's 5,000 meter short track speed skating relay at the 1994 Games in Lillehammer.
At the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, Australia has athletes competing in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, luge, short track Speed skating, skeleton, Snowboarding, and speed skating.
At previous Winter Games, Australia participated in Ice Hockey and nordic combined.
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How many times have the winter Olympics been in Australia?
Australia has never hosted the Winter Olympics. It's difficult to host the Winter Olympics in the Southern Hemisphere because it is summer when the games are traditionally played (February)
Why do the winter Olympic games happen?
The Olympics are modeled after the ancient Greek Olympics which were a competition between Greek city-states. The Winter Olympics happen now to have snow and ice sports in the Olympics.
What kind of sports were involved in the winter and summer Olympics?
tennis,swimming,
Did the ancient Olympics have winter sports?
No. The Olympics were only track and field and the winners received laurel leaf crowns.
What three countries have competed in every modern Olympic games?
Australia, Switzerland, France, Great Britain and Greece have been represented at all Summer Olympics. France, Great Britain and Switzerland are the only countries to participate at every Winter Olympics. So three countries have been to every Olympics in the modern era - France, Great Britain and Switzerland. Australia, Switzerland, France, Great Britain and Greece have been represented at all Summer Olympics. France, Great Britain and Switzerland are the only countries to participate at every Winter Olympics. So three countries have been to every Olympics in the modern era - France, Great Britain and Switzerland.
How many sports will be represented in the Vancouver winter Olympics?
18
What sport will debut at the 2018 winter Olympics?
No sports will be added in the 2018 Winter Olympics.
When and where were the winter Olympics held in Australia?
The winter Olympics have never been held in Australia.
What is the difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (track and field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
How many SPORTS are there in the 2010 winter Olympics?
Probably around ten, eleven, or twelve sports.
2010 winter Olympics where are the events?
There are 15 winter sports events that were announced to be apart of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
What is the last sports event taking place in the 2008 Winter Olympics?
There were no Winter Olympics in 2008.
How many times have Australia competed in the Olympics?
Australia has been in every summer Olympics and some of the winter Olympics.
How many winter sports did they start off with in the Winter Olympics?
16 events in 9 sports
Was Australia host to the 1988 Winter Olympics?
No, the 1988 Winter Olympics was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What are the main sports of the winter Olympics?
Pie
What is difference between summer and winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'cold weather sports' .... sports that can only be done on snow or ice. These sports include skiing, speed skating, and ski jumping. The Summer Olympics have competitions for sports that are considered 'warm weather sports'. These sports include athletics (Track and Field), marathon, and equestrian. There are Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics because you can play different sports in different seasons.
