Jeff Tucker

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJeffrey Paul "Jeff"•Tucker
Used nameJeff•Tucker
Born10 December 1956 in White Plains, New York (USA)
Measurements188 cm / 84 kg
AffiliationsU.S. Luge Association
NOC United States

Biography

Jeff Tucker played soccer in high school at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut, and also captained the ski team. He went to college at Middlebury, graduating in 1979 with a degree in political science. Tucker started luge in 1976 and was the 1979 AAU Champion. His 12th place finish in singles luge in 1980 was the best finish by a US slider until Duncan Kennedy’s 10th in 1992.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1980 Winter Olympics Luge USA Jeff Tucker
Singles, Men (Olympic) 12