La Moine Batson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Non-starter
SexMale
Full nameLa Moine (Lemoine) Henry•Batson
Used nameLa Moine•Batson
Born6 August 1898 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin (USA)
Died30 January 1991 in Hinsdale, Illinois (USA)
Measurements168 cm
NOC United States

Biography

Lemoine Batson began competing in ski jumping as early as 1917. After competing in the 1924 Winter Olympics, he was later selected for the 1932 USA Olympic team as a ski jumper, but did not compete. His best jump was one of 183 feet in Westby, Wisconsin in 1925, equaling the hill record. He later became a sports administrator, and was the first chairman of the Central US Ski Association, serving as its president in 1939-40.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) USA La Moine Batson
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) 14
1932 Winter Olympics Ski Jumping (Skiing) USA La Moine Batson
Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) DNS

Errata

His given name is spelled as La Moine, Lamoine or Lemoine in official documents. The choice of La Moine comes from a copy of his signature.