| Bob Lymburne | |
|---|---|
 Bob Lymburne in 1932 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Born | 30 July 1909 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
Bob Lymburne (born 30 July 1909, date of death unknown) was a Canadian ski jumper. [1]
| Bob Lymburne | |
|---|---|
| Bob Lymburne in 1932 | |
| Country | Canada |
| Born | 30 July 1909 Fort William, Ontario, Canada |
Bob Lymburne (born 30 July 1909, date of death unknown) was a Canadian ski jumper. [1]
Lymburne competed in the individual event at the 1932 Winter Olympics. [2] 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. [3]
| 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. [4] [5]
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