While summer is heating up in Australia, the 2018 Olympic Winter Games have begun in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, Republic of Korea. Situated in the Taebaek Mountains region, approximately 180 kilometres east of Seoul, PyeongChang is popular with hikers, skiers and snow boarders throughout the winter. It is the first time Korea has hosted the Olympic Winter Games.
Australia has been represented at all but four Olympic Winter Games since 1936, winning a total of 12 medals. Australia has won a medal at every Olympic Winter Games since 1994 and is looking to continue this success. Australia has sent a team of 51 athletes, who will compete over 17 days across 11 sporting disciplines, including Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Figure Skating and Snowboard.
Each Australian Gold Medal win at the Olympic Winter Games will be commemorated with the release of a Gold Medallist sheetlet of stamps.
Full details of each Gold Medallist sheetlet will be released at australiapostcollectables.com.au, so stay tuned!
The 2018 Gold Medallist sheetlets will be available online, at participating Post Offices and via mail order on 1800 331 794, while stocks last.
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