Jeff Hamilton

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameJeffrey Alan “Jeff”•Hamilton
Used nameJeff•Hamilton
Born22 November 1966 in Auburn, California (USA)
Died10 January 2023 (aged 56 years 1 month 18 days) in Truckee, California (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Jeff Hamilton competed in the speed skiing demonstration event at the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics, placing third. Hamilton was a four-time World Champion in speed skiing. In 1995, Hamilton became the first skier to surpass 150 miles/hr (241 km/hr) and he held the world record from 1995-97. He also set a world record for in-line skating at 65 miles/hr (104.5 km/hr). Hamilton owned a ski shop in Aspen, Colorado.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Winter Olympics Speed Skiing (Skiing) USA Jeff Hamilton
Individual, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 3