Robert Pidacks
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Robert Walter•Pidacks |
| Used name | Robert•Pidacks |
| Born | 28 January 1929 in Rumford, Maine (USA) |
| Died | 28 March 1999 in St. Pete Beach, Florida (USA) |
| Affiliations | Maine Outing Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Robert Pidacks was born in Maine to Lithuanian immigrants, and after prep school at Gould Academy, he would graduate from the state school, the University of Maine, in 1951, where he studied forestry. After the 1952 Winter Olympics he served in the Korean War, but also competed at the 1954 World Championships. He continued to compete in local races in Maine through the 1960s. He is a member of the University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame and the Maine Ski Hall of Fame.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Robert Pidacks | |||
| 18 kilometres, Men (Olympic) | 72 |