Linda Meyers

Linda Meyers (later Tikalsky, born July 1, 1937) is a retired American alpine ski racer, a former member of the United States Ski Team. She competed at the Winter Olympics in 1960 and 1964.[1] On home state snow in 1960, Meyers tumbled in the downhill event, but completed the descent and placed 33rd;[2] she failed to finish the giant slalom. In 1964, she placed 12th in the slalom and 30th in the giant slalom.[3]

Linda Meyers
Personal information
Born (1937-07-01) July 1, 1937
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Sport
SportAlpine skiing
ClubUniversity of Utah
Mammoth Mountain Ski Club

At age fourteen, Meyers moved with her family from Los Angeles to Bishop, California, near Mammoth Mountain,[1] and took up skiing following Jill Kinmont Boothe. In addition to the Olympics, she competed at the World Championships in 1958 and 1962, and finished fifth in the combined event in 1962. After retiring from competitions she coached skiers in Colorado.[3]

Olympic results

  Year   Age  Slalom Giant
 Slalom 
Super-GDownhillCombined
196022DNFnot run33not run
1964261230

References

  1. Terrell, Roy (February 1, 1960). "Those pretty girls with the killer instinct". Sports Illustrated. p. 34.
  2. File:Linda Meyers 1960.jpg
  3. Linda Meyers. sports-reference.com
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