About Jack Nagel
Lived 1926 – 2004 (aged 78). Jack Nagel was an American alpine skier.
Jack Nagel (January 30, 1926 – March 11, 2004) was an American alpine ski racer. He competed in two events at the 1952 Winter Olympics.
Born in Port Townsend and raised in Skykomish, Nagel was a third-generation logger when skiing was gaining popularity in the 1940s. He later ran the only gas station in Skykomish and was a ski instructor at Stevens Pass until 1962, when the new Crystal Mountain opened near Mount Rainier and the family relocated to Enumclaw. Nagel headed the ski school and race program; the racing school was featured in Sports Illustrated in 1963, with older daughter Cathy, 14, on the cover.
Younger daughter Judy Nagel was an Olympian and World Cup racer. At age sixteen in 1968, she led the Olympic slalom after the first run, but did not finish the second.
Olympic results Year Age Slalom Giant Slalom Super-G Downhill Combined 1952 26DNF1 29 not run — not run
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Nagel?
American alpine skier
When was Jack Nagel born?
Jack Nagel was born on 30 January 1926 in Port Townsend.
When did Jack Nagel die?
Jack Nagel died on 11 March 2004 in Spokane.
What was Jack Nagel's occupation?
Jack Nagel was an alpine skier.
What nationality was Jack Nagel?
Jack Nagel was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Nagel (alpine skier)
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