Jim Trussell

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games (non-medal events)
SexMale
Full nameJames “Jim”•Trussell
Used nameJim•Trussell
Born29 March 1960 in Salem, Oregon (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Jim Trussell played forward on the USA roller hockey team at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Trussell was one of the few US players in 1992 who played roller hockey professionally in Europe. He began with an Italian league in 1986, which kept him off the US National team because of his professional status. When pros were allowed to compete at the Olympics, he was an early choice for the US team. Trussell later became the US National Team coach.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1992 Summer Olympics Roller Hockey (Roller Sports) USA Jim Trussell
Roller Hockey, Men (Olympic (non-medal)) United States =7