Richard Stithem

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard A.•Stithem
Used nameRichard•Stithem
Born19 August 1953 in Panguitch, Utah (USA)
Measurements180 cm / 75 kg
NOC United States

Biography

Richard Stithem graduated from Steamboat Springs High School in Colorado in 1971, and then attended Northeastern Junior College in Colorado. He started sliding in 1977, but did not compete at his first national championship until 1980. Stithem made the Olympic team in his first attempt at national competition.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Winter Olympics Luge USA Richard Stithem
Singles, Men (Olympic) 20