| Australia at the 1998 Winter Olympics | |
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| IOC code | AUS |
| NOC | Australian Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Nagano | |
| Competitors | 24 (16 men, 8 women) in 8 sports |
| Flag bearer | Richard Nizielski |
| Medals Ranked 22nd |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Australia competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. A total number of 24 athletes competed, participating in alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross-country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, short track speed skating, and snowboarding, which appeared for the first time at the Olympics. Freestyle skiers Kirstie Marshall and Jacqui Cooper were some of Australia's best gold medal hopes, but both missed the aerials finals. Zali Steggall won Australia's first individual Winter Olympics medal, gaining bronze in slalom.