Daniel Greig
Australian Olympic speed skater
Born
March 13th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Competed in speed skating at various international levels. Participated in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, representing Australia. Specialized in short track events and contributed to the growth of the sport in Australia through competitive performances and engagement in training camps.
Competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics
Represented Australia in short track speed skating
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