Jay Bowerman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameWilliam Jay•Bowerman, Jr.
Used nameJay•Bowerman
Born17 December 1942 in Seattle, Washington (USA)
Measurements178 cm / 69 kg
NOC United States

Biography

Jay Bowerman was the son of Bill Bowerman, the legendary track coach at the University of Oregon. Jay attended North Eugene High School and graduated from the University of Oregon in 1966. He was US champion in the biathlon in 1969. Bowerman eventually became a high school biology teacher and settled near Bend, Oregon.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Winter Olympics Biathlon USA Jay Bowerman
20 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 45
4 × 7.5 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 6