Walter Bietila
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Walter Isaac•Bietila |
| Used name | Walter•Bietila |
| Born | 12 February 1916 in Ishpeming, Michigan (USA) |
| Died | 21 March 1996 (aged 80 years 1 month 9 days) in Iron Mountain, Michigan (USA) |
| Affiliations | Ishpeming Ski Club |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Walter Bietila was one of five ski jumping brothers, all based in Ishpeming, Michigan. Bietila competed in two Winter Olympics and also made the 1940 Winter Olympic team. During World War II he had served with the Naval Air Force. Bietila later became a ski jumping coach and administrator. He was treasurer of the Central US Ski Association from 1948-51, and in 1960 coached the US Olympic ski jumpers. He also coached the US jumpers at the 1962 World Championships in Zakopane, Poland. Bietila was elected to the US Ski Hall of Fame in 1966.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | USA |
Walter Bietila | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 30 | |||||
| 1948 Winter Olympics | Ski Jumping (Skiing) | USA |
Walter Bietila | |||
| Large Hill, Individual, Men (Olympic) | 42 |