Phillip's Story
Phillip Tahmindjis competed at three Olympic Winter Games for Australia in speed skating – Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992 and Lillehammer 1994. He recorded his best Olympic result in 1992, finishing 25th in the 5,000m event.
Age
56
Place of Birth
NSW
Olympic History
Calgary 1988
Albertville 1992
Lillehammer 1994
Career Events
Speed Skating Mens 1500m
Speed Skating Men’s 10000m
Speed Skating Men’s 1000m
Speed Skating Men’s 5000m
Phillip Tahmindjis competed at three Olympic Winter Games for Australia in speed skating – Calgary 1988, Albertville 1992 and Lillehammer 1994. He recorded his best Olympic result in 1992, finishing 25th in the 5,000m event.
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