Bill Latimer

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameWilliam "Bill"•Latimer
Used nameBill•Latimer
NOC United States

Biography

Bill Latimer competed in giant slalom for LW4 disability at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics, placing third. The LW4 category is mostly for athletes missing a lower limb below the knee. Latimer had been a top junior tennis player and played at the University of Utah. He broke his ankle in a skiing accident and had complications from that eventually resulted in a below knee amputation.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1984 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Bill Latimer
Giant Slalom, LW4, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) 3