Scott Berry (ski jumper)

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Scott Berry (born December 23, 1948 in Deadwood, South Dakota) is an American former ski jumper who competed in the 1972 Winter Olympics. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill. "Scott Berry". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC . Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  2. "Berry made history as South Dakota's first Winter Olympian". Rapid City Journal. July 21, 2012.