Hilary Lindh

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexFemale
Full nameHilary Kirsten•Lindh
Used nameHilary•Lindh
Born10 May 1969 in Juneau, Alaska (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 72 kg
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 1
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Born in Alaska, Hilary Lindh was named to the US Ski Team when she was only 14. When she was 16, she won the US downhill title and a week later, added the World Junior downhill title. Primarily a power skier, and a premier glider who specialized in downhill, Lindh won a gold in downhill at the 1997 World Championships, after placing third at the 1996 Worlds, in addition to her Olympic downhill silver medal. During her 11 years on the World Cup circuit, Lindh had three wins, five podium placements, and 27 top ten finishes. Lindh retired after the 1997 World Cup season, and settled in British Columbia, Canada.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1988 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Hilary Lindh
Downhill, Women (Olympic) DNF
Super G, Women (Olympic) 26
Combined, Women (Olympic) 23
1992 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Hilary Lindh
Downhill, Women (Olympic) 2 Silver
Super G, Women (Olympic) 17
1994 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing (Skiing) USA Hilary Lindh
Downhill, Women (Olympic) 7
Super G, Women (Olympic) 13

Special Notes