La Moine Batson
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Non-starter |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | La Moine (Lemoine) Henry•Batson |
| Used name | La Moine•Batson |
| Born | 6 August 1898 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (USA) |
| Died | 30 January 1991 in Hinsdale, Illinois (USA) |
| Measurements | 168 cm |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Lemoine Batson began competing in ski jumping as early as 1917. After competing in the 1924 Winter Olympics, he was later selected for the 1932 USA Olympic team as a ski jumper, but did not compete. His best jump was one of 183 feet in Westby, Wisconsin in 1925, equaling the hill record. He later became a sports administrator, and was the first chairman of the Central US Ski Association, serving as its president in 1939-40.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | USA |
La Moine Batson | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 14 | |||||
| 1932 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | USA |
La Moine Batson | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) |
Errata
His given name is spelled as La Moine, Lamoine or Lemoine in official documents. The choice of La Moine comes from a copy of his signature.