Dick Rahoi

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRichard Allen "Dick"•Rahoi
Used nameDick•Rahoi
Born30 November 1934 in Iron Mountain, Michigan (USA)
Died24 March 2016 in Iron Mountain, Michigan (USA)
AffiliationsKiwanis Ski Club
NOC United States

Biography

Dick Rahoi grew up in Iron Mountain, Michigan, learning to ski jump there. In 1953 Rahoi was the North American junior ski jump champion, and was the 1954 US Class B Champion. He made the 1956 Winter Olympic by placing second at the Olympic Trials, and later competed at the 1958 World Championships, finishing 44th. Rahoi has always lived in Iron Mountain, later serving in local politics for the town on the Upper Peninsula.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1956 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) USA Dick Rahoi
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) 51