Australia at the Vancouver Winter Paralympics 2010
The lead up to the Vancouver Games was the most expansive, extensive and comprehensive in winter Paralympic history for an Australian team. There was a new system of team selection with published nomination and selection criteria, and ability to formally appeal. Australia also sent the largest contingent of support staff to Vancouver. The support staff was matched by an extensive Australian media contingent. The APC communications division implemented a ‘Road to Vancouver Media Plan’, which maximised experience from previous games, existing expertise and opportunities in new media.
Performance:
Eleven Australian athletes competed in Vancouver. The Australian team returned home with one silver and two bronze medals, finishing 13th on the total medal tally.
Jessica Gallagher became Australia’s first female medallist in Paralympic Winter history, winning bronze in the women’s slalom event on the first day of alpine competition. Prior to this medal, all of Australia’s 24 medals at Paralympic Winter Games had been won by men.
Eleven Australian athletes competed in Vancouver. The Australian team returned home with one silver and two bronze medals, finishing 13th on the total medal tally.
Date: March 2010
Choose fields
© 2024 Australian Paralympic Committee
Web Design and Development by NOUS