Mike Baumgartner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFloyd Joseph "Mike"•Baumgartner
Used nameMike•Baumgartner
Born20 April 1922 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (USA)
Died22 July 1991 in Hollywood, Florida (USA)
Measurements177 cm / 93 kg
AffiliationsSaranac Lake Bobsled Club
NOC United States

Biography

From a Swiss-Irish family background, Mike Baumgartner grew up around Lake Placid, where he slid for the Saranac Lake Bobsled Club. Baumgartner competed in the 4-man event at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. He worked as a salesman and also spent some time at Drake Business College. Baumgartner served in World War II from 1942-46.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Mike Baumgartner
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 2 AC