Australia at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

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Australia at the
2017 Asian Winter Games
Flag of Australia.svg
IOC code AUS
NOC Australian Olympic Committee
in Sapporo and Obihiro
19–26 February
Competitors30 in 3 sports
Flag bearer Deanna Lockett (Opening Ceremony) Jakara Anthony (Closing Ceremony)
Medals
Gold
0
Silver
0
Bronze
0
Total
0
Asian Winter Games appearances

Australia competed in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan from 19 to 26 February. [1] [2] The event marked the debut of the country at the Asian Winter Games, however its athletes were not eligible to win any medals, as the team was classified as guest competitors. [3]

Contents

Australia's team of 30 athletes (18 men and 12 women) competed in three sports (eight disciplines). [3] [4] [5] [6] The team consisted mostly of developmental athletes, mixed with some who were expected to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. [7] [8]

Short track speed skater Deanna Lockett was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony. [9]

Competitors

The following table lists the Australian delegation per sport and gender.

SportMenWomenTotal
Alpine skiing 112
Biathlon 224
Cross-country skiing 213
Figure skating 336
Freestyle skiing 224
Short track speed skating 516
Speed skating 101
Snowboarding 224
Total181230

Alpine skiing

Australia's alpine skiing delegation consists of two athletes, one male and one female. [5]

AthleteEventRun 1Run 2Total
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Liam Michael Men's lalom
Men's giant slalom
Zanna Farrell Women's slalom
Women's giant slalom

Biathlon

Australia's biathlon team consists of four athletes, two men and two women. [5]

Men
Women

Cross-country skiing

Australia's cross-country skiing team consists of three athletes, two men and one woman. [5] Casey Wright finished third in the Women's sprint classical.

Men
Woman

Figure skating

Australia's figure skating team consists of six athletes. [10]

Athlete(s)EventSP/SDFS/FDTotal
PointsRankPointsRankPointsRank
Brendan Kerry Men's
Kailani Craine Ladies
Paris Stephens / Matthew Dodds Pairs
Matilda Friend / William Badaoui Ice dancing 42.56663.426105.986

Freestyle skiing

Australia's freestyle skiing team consists of four athletes, two men and two women. [5]

Men
Women

Short track speed skating

Australia's short track speed skating team consists of six athletes, five men and one woman. [5]

Men
Woman

Speed skating

Australia's speed skating squad consists of one male athlete. [5]

Men

Snowboarding

Australia's snowboarding team consists of four athletes, two men and two women. [5]

Alpine
AthleteEventRun 1Run 2Total
TimeRankTimeRankTimeRank
Nicholas Masjuk Men's giant slalom 1:02.511950.02171:52.5317
Men's slalom 51.801942.66151:34.4615
Christian De Oliveira Men's giant slalom 55.611046.1291:41.7310
Men's slalom 44.061237.0981:21.159
Millie Bongiorno Women's giant slalom 1:01.55653.5881:55.138
Women's slalom 49.40843.1271:32.528


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