Jim Chapin
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | James Thomas "Jim"•Chapin |
| Used name | Jim•Chapin |
| Born | 27 February 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | Metros Speedskating Club, St. Louis (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Jim Chapin was a sprinter, who in 1972 won the 500 metres at the World Junior Championships, placing 19th in all-around. But he was the 1973 North American all-around champion as well. Chapin competed in the World Sprint Championships in 1978, placing 11th. He skated for the Gateway Speedskating Club in his youth, but later joined the Metro Speed Skating Club.
Personal Bests: 500 – 37.92 (1980); 1000 – 1:18.88 (1984); 1500 – 2:09.35 (1978); 5000 – 8:22.31 (1978).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | USA |
Jim Chapin | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 10 | |||||
| 1980 Winter Olympics | Speed Skating (Skating) | USA |
Jim Chapin | |||
| 500 metres, Men (Olympic) | 24 |