Australia's best result at these games was seventh in the 5000 metres short-track relay.

Skip: Hugh Millikin Third: Thomas Kidd Second: Daniel Joyce Lead: Stephen Hewitt Alternate: Brian Stuart [2] This was the first time freestyle skiing was a medal event at the Winter Olympics, and Australia has competed in it in every Winter Olympics since.

Aerials was a demonstration sport at these Olympics, which Kirstie Marshall participated in.

[2] [2] This was the first time short track was a medal event at the Winter Olympics.

However, at these games, the unpredictable nature of short track acted against Australia, when a fall in the semi-finals denied the team a chance at the medals.