David Jamison
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games (non-medal events) |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | David Lindley•Jamison |
| Used name | David•Jamison |
| Born | in Des Moines, Iowa (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
David Jamison competed in giant slalom for LW2 disability at both the 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics, placing third and fifth, respectively. The LW2 category is for athletes missing a lower limb above the knee. Jamison lost left leg as a child to polio. He took up 3-track skiing shortly after the amputation and became one of the top men in the world, winning over 100 national and regional alpine victories, 10 combined national titles and 3 world championship medals, including one gold. Jamison’s career was running Jamison Mountain Properties Real Estate in Tabernash, Colorado.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
David Jamison | |||
| Giant Slalom, LW2, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 3 | |||||
| 1988 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
David Jamison | |||
| Giant Slalom, LW2, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) | 5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Competed at the Olympics After Surviving Polio (Lost left leg; competed in disabled demonstration events)