| Australia at the 1976 Winter Paralympics | |
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| IPC code | AUS |
| NPC | Australian Paralympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Örnsköldsvik | |
| Competitors | 1 (unofficial) |
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| Winter Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Australia was represented by one non-competing athlete at the inaugural 1976 Winter Paralympics. The games were held in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden over seven days from 21 to 28 February 1976.
Due to narrow disability requirements, Australia was unofficially represented by Ron Finneran, who was unable to compete as his disability did not meet the event classifications.[1] However, Mr. Finneran's unwavering commitment led to the eventual formation of Disabled Winter Sport Australia (DWSA) and paved the way for Australia's successes at future Winter Paralympic Games.[2]
- ^ "Paralympic Games History - Winter" Archived 2011-06-05 at the Wayback Machine. Australian Paralympic Committee Website. Retrieved 25 January 2013
- ^ "Crusader for skiers leaders by example". Australian Apline News: 14–15. August 1991.