| Bob Lymburne | |
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 Bob Lymburne in 1932 | |
| Born | 30 July 1909 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
Robert Lymburne (born 30 July 1909, date of death unknown) was a Canadian ski jumper. [1]
| Bob Lymburne | |
|---|---|
| Bob Lymburne in 1932 | |
| Born | 30 July 1909 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
Robert Lymburne (born 30 July 1909, date of death unknown) was a Canadian ski jumper. [1]
Bob Lymburne was born 30 July 1909 in Fort William, Ontario. He moved to Revelstoke, British Columbia, as a child where he received his first pair of skis at age thirteen. [2]
Lymburne competed in the individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics. [3] In 1935, he suffered a severe head injury while ski jumping. At some point after 1957, he wandered into the woods and was not seen again. [4]
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 March 1932 | Nels Nelsen Hill | Revelstoke, Canada | 82 | 269 |
| March 1933 | Nels Nelsen Hill | Revelstoke, Canada | 87.5 | 287 |
Not recognized. Stood at world record distance at unofficial competition. Amateur WR. [5] [6]
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