Jim Lamy

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJames Ernest "Jim"•Lamy
Used nameJim•Lamy
Born30 May 1928 in Saranac Lake, New York (USA)
Died30 May 1992 in Corning, New York (USA)
Measurements183 cm / 114 kg
AffiliationsSaranac Lake Bobsled Club, Saranac Lake (USA)
NOC United States
Medals OG
Gold 0
Silver 0
Bronze 1
Total 1

Biography

In the first decade of this century Ed Lamy was the greatest speed skater in the United States. His son, Jim Lamy tried speed skating for a short time but went on to become one of the most titled men in American bobsledding. Lamy represented the Saranac Lake Bobsled Club and, in addition to his Olympic medal, he won the following titles: North American 4-man (1957, 1959 and 1962), AAU 2-man (1962 and 1963), and AAU 4-man (1955 and 1961-62). Lamy worked for many years in sales with the Swift Co. near Lake Placid. He later became the manager of the Mt. Van Hoevenburg bobsled facility.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Jim Lamy
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 1 3 Bronze
1964 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Jim Lamy
Two, Men (Olympic) Larry McKillip 5
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 2 AC