Ralph Townsend
Nordic combined- and cross-country skier for the US
About Ralph Townsend
Lived 1921 – 1988 (aged 66). Ralph Townsend was an American cross-country skier and nordic combined skier.
Ralph Townsend (December 28, 1921 – May 27, 1988), also known as Robert J. Townsend, was an American cross-country skier. He competed in the men's 18 kilometre event at the 1948 Winter Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralph Townsend?
Nordic combined- and cross-country skier for the US
When was Ralph Townsend born?
Ralph Townsend was born on 28 December 1921 in Lebanon.
When did Ralph Townsend die?
Ralph Townsend died on 27 May 1988 in Williamstown.
What was Ralph Townsend's occupation?
Ralph Townsend was a cross-country skier and nordic combined skier.
What nationality was Ralph Townsend?
Ralph Townsend was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ralph Townsend (skier)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Townsend. https://biography.guide/ralph-townsend-cross-country-skier/
MLA: "Ralph Townsend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ralph-townsend-cross-country-skier/.
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