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 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