[6] Australia was awarded quota spots in biathlon after higher-placed nations decided to forgo their athlete allocations.

Bobsleigh rider Jana Pittman made history for Australia as she became the nation's first female athlete to compete in both Summer and Winter Olympics.

[13] Based on their performance at World Cup 3 and 4 in November 2013, Australia qualified 1 man (500 m) and 1 woman (1000 m, 1500 m).

[14] Pierre Boda qualified to be Australia's male representative by beating Andy Jung in a three race series.

[16] Qualification legend: ADV – Advanced due to being impeded by another skater; FA – Qualify to medal round; FB – Qualify to consolation round Australia had one sled in the men's event and two in the women's for a total of 3 athletes.