Barbara Ferries
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Barbara Hale•Ferries (-Henderson) |
| Used name | Barbara•Ferries |
| Born | 5 September 1944 in Houghton, Michigan (USA) |
| Measurements | 166 cm / 55 kg |
| Affiliations | University of Colorado Racing Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
In 1960 Barbara Ferries won the US Junior title in both downhill and combined, and that year won the Andrea Mead Lawrence National Junior Skier of the Year award. In 1961 she moved up to the senior ranks, winning the Roche Cup downhill and giant slalom, and the Harriman Cup. In 1962 Ferries won a bronze medal in the downhill at the World Championships. She continued to compete in masters’ races for many years, and in 1978 was inducted into the US Ski Hall of Fame.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Winter Olympics | Alpine Skiing (Skiing) | USA |
Barbara Ferries | |||
| Giant Slalom, Women (Olympic) | 20 | |||||
| Slalom, Women (Olympic) |
Olympic family relations
- Sister of Chuck Ferries
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the World Alpine Ski Championships (0–0–1 1962 Chamonix bronze: downhill)