Bob Lymburne
| Bob Lymburne | |
|---|---|
 Bob Lymburne in 1932 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Born | 30 July 1909 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
Bob Lymburne (born 30 July 1909, date of death unknown) was a Canadian ski jumper.[1]
Career
Lymburne competed in the individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics.[2] In 1935, he suffered a severe head injury while ski jumping. At some point after 1957, he wandered into the woods and was not seen again.[3]
Ski jumping world records
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 March 1932 | Nels Nelsen Hill | Revelstoke, Canada | 82 | 269 |
| March 1933 | Nels Nelsen Hill | Revelstoke, Canada | 87.5 | 287 |
Not recognized. Stood at world record distance at unofficial competition. Amateur WR.[4][5]
See also
References
- ^ Tchir, Paul (24 June 2019). "Bob Lymburne, Part II". OlympStats. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Bob Lymburne Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ^ Bob Lymburne at Olympedia
- ^ Powder Pioneers, p. 29, 30. Chic Scott. 2005. ISBN 9781894765640. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "Recent Ski Records" (PDF). Canadian Ski Annual. 12 March 1932.
External links
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