Hank Kashiwa

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenry Charles "Hank"•Kashiwa
Used nameHank•Kashiwa
Born26 May 1949 in Old Forge, New York (USA)
Measurements170 cm / 66 kg
NOC United States

Biography

Hank Kashiwa skiied for the University of Colorado and then was on the Army ski team for two years. He was on the US team from 1967-72, skiing the World Cup circuit from 1968-71, during which time he posted six top 10 finishes. After the 1972 Winter Olympics, Kashiwa starred on the pro circuit from 1972-81, winning the World Pro Title in 1975. In 1976 he placed second in the ABC television Superstars competition. Kashiwa has since had a long career in the ski industry. He has served as a ski commentator for television and later became the President of Volant, a Colorado ski manufacturer. He left that position to become vice-president of marketing for the Yellowstone Club, a private ski area and golf club near Big Sky, Montana.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Hank Kashiwa
Downhill, Men (Olympic) 25
Giant Slalom, Men (Olympic) 21