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15 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Robert Gill: Why Australians Love the Winter Olympics

News & Politics, Professional, Sports & Recreation

Associate Professor Robert Gill: Why Australians Love the Winter Olympics

Australia may be better known for beaches than snow, yet the Winter Olympics have become a familiar part of the national sporting story. Robert Gill explains how investment, success and cultural moments helped shift winter sport from novelty to expectation, and why Australians continue to connect so strongly with athletes competing on ice and snow.

Guest: Associate Professor Robert Gill, School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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