Mike Baumgartner

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameFloyd Joseph "Mike"•Baumgartner
Used nameMike•Baumgartner
Born20 April 1922 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey (USA)
Died22 July 1991 (aged 69 years 3 months 2 days) in Hollywood, Florida (USA)
Measurements177 cm / 93 kg
AffiliationsSaranac Lake Bobsled Club
NOC United States

Biography

From a Swiss-Irish family background, Mike Baumgartner grew up around Lake Placid, where he slid for the Saranac Lake Bobsled Club. Baumgartner competed in the 4-man event at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics. He worked as a salesman and also spent some time at Drake Business College. Baumgartner served in World War II from 1942-46.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1964 Winter Olympics Bobsleigh (Bobsleigh) USA Mike Baumgartner
Four, Men (Olympic) United States 2 AC