Jeff Bean

Jeff Bean (born January 11, 1977) is a Canadian freestyle skier.

Bean competes in aerials, and made his World Cup debut in January 1996, and made his first World Cup podium later that season, finishing third in Kirchberg. One year later, Kirchberg was the site of his first two career World Cup wins, as he won events on back-to-back days.

Over his career, Bean placed on the podium at 17 World Cup events, and claimed 4 titles over a 10-year span. His most successful season came in 2003, when he placed 3rd overall in the World Cup standings. His lone medal at the World Championships came in 2005, when he finished second behind countryman Steve Omischl. He also made the final in 1998, but finished 11th out of 12 competitors. In 2006, he was well positioned to make the final after the first jump, but a poor second jump left him in 19th place.

Additionally, Bean competed on the television show "Mantracker" in season 2, episode 8. He and fellow Olympian Steve Omishl, completed a gruelling 42 km route on foot in the Ontario wilderness over 2 days to beat the star of the show, Terry Grant, and sidekick Phil Lemieux to the finish line.

World Cup podiums

Date Location RankFebruary 2, 1996 Kirchberg December 7, 1996 Tignes February 19, 1997 Kirchberg February 20, 1997 Kirchberg August 2, 1997 Mount Buller January 6, 2001 Deer Valley January 12, 2002 Mont Tremblant January 27, 2002 Whistler September 7, 2002 Mount Buller January 12, 2003 Mont Tremblant January 19, 2003 Lake Placid March 3, 2003 Špindlerův Mlýn January 14, 2005 Lake Placid January 16, 2005 Lake Placid January 8, 2006 Mount Gabriel January 21, 2006 Lake Placid December 12, 2006 Jilin