Australian Speed Skaters at the Olympics

The first appearance of an Australian athlete at the Winter Olympic Games was at the 1936 Winter Olympics. Australia sent one athlete, Kenneth Kennedy. He competed in the Speed Skating, and his best result was 29th (out of 36) in the 500m. He also competed in the 1500m and 5000m events.
Steven Bradbury won Australia's first Winter Olympic Games gold medal in the 2002 Salt Lake City 1,000 m Short Track event, when all of the other competitors spectacularly fell over on the last bend. (see video).

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