Jerry Dupuis

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameJoseph Emile Gerald David "Jerry"•Dupuis
Used nameJerry•Dupuis
Born10 August 1904 in Montréal, Québec (CAN)
Died8 August 1960 in Québec City, Québec (CAN)
AffiliationsCliffside Ski Club, Ottawa (CAN)
NOC Canada

Biography

Gérald “Jerry” Dupuis was a member of the Canadian team in St. Moritz in 1928, where he placed 15th in ski jumping. He was the only French-Canadian competing in these Winter Olympics. The following year he was Canadian Champion. Dupuis attended the University of Ottawa and graduated in pharmacy from York University in Toronto. Later he owned a drugstore in Ottawa. During World War II, he served as a major in the Regiment de Hull. He was also an accomplished musician.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1928 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) CAN Jerry Dupuis
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) =15
1932 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) CAN Jerry Dupuis
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS