Barbara Britch
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Barbara Ann•Britch (-Craig) |
| Used name | Barbara•Britch |
| Born | 30 March 1951 in Anchorage, Alaska (USA) |
| Measurements | 167 cm / 59 kg |
| Affiliations | Nordic Ski Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Barbara Britch was US junior champion in cross-country in 1967 in the 5K, and placed second in 1968. As a senior competitor, she was third in the 10K at the 1970 US Championships and 3rd in the 1971 5K. In 1969 Britch was given the Finlandia Award by US Skiing as the outstanding cross-country skier in the US. She was an Anchorage native who skied for the Nordic Ski Club of Anchorage and later attended Alaska Methodist University. Britch married and settled in Juneau, where she ran a real estate business.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Barbara Britch | |||
| 5 kilometres, Women (Olympic) | 31 | |||||
| 3 × 5 kilometres Relay, Women (Olympic) | United States | 11 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Winter Universiade (0–0–1 1972 Lake Placid CCS bronze: 3×5 km relay)