Karl Anderson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKarl Ruben•Anderson
Used nameKarl•Anderson
Born6 August 1953 in Lewiston, Maine (USA)
Measurements173 cm / 78 kg
AffiliationsSugarloaf Mountain Ski Club, Carrabassett Valley (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Karl Anderson was a downhill specialist who won the US National title in downhill in 1978 and 1979. After graduating from Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine, where he helped them win the New England team ski title, he attended Johnson State College and started out skiing on the Can-Am circuit. But he skied for the US on the World Cup circuit from 1974-81, posting four top 10s, all in downhill.

He served as a member of the US Ski Association Board of Directors from 1982-88, and was later an Assistant Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of US Skiing. He was also on the Executive Board of the US Olympic Committee from 1984-88, and was a member of the Athletes Advisory Council of the USOC. Anderson is a member of the Maine Ski Hall of Fame.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1976 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Karl Anderson
Downhill, Men (Olympic) 24
1980 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Karl Anderson
Downhill, Men (Olympic) DNF