Australia Fields Two Bobsleigh Teams at Olympics

Australia is making history on the ice at the Milano Cortina Olympics with not just one, but two teams competing in the two-woman bobsleigh.

Bree Walker, fresh off an eighth-place finish in the monobob competition, has teamed up with Kiara Reddingius for the two-woman event. Sarah Blizzard and Desi Johnson form Australia's second team, giving the nation double representation in the competition.

In their first run, Walker and Reddingius posted a solid time of 57.45 seconds, placing them 11th out of 25 teams. Blizzard and Johnson followed with a time of 58.07, positioning them in 22nd place after the opening round.

The performance shows Australia's growing presence in winter sports traditionally dominated by Northern Hemisphere nations. Having multiple teams qualify for Olympic competition represents years of training and development for a country better known for its beaches than its ice tracks.

Why This Inspires

Australia's bobsleigh growth tells a bigger story about determination and expanding horizons. These athletes are building a foundation for future generations, proving that passion and hard work matter more than geography or tradition.

With one more heat to go, both Australian teams have the chance to improve their standings and show what's possible when athletes dare to compete outside their comfort zone.