About Willis S. Olson
Lived 1930 – 2021 (aged 91). Willis S. Olson was an American ski jumper.
Willis Stuart Olson (January 3, 1930 – April 9, 2021) was an American ski jumper. He competed in the normal hill at the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics and placed 22nd and 43rd, respectively. Olson won the NCAA ski jumping championships for the University of Denver in 1954-56 and another national title in 1958. In 1965 he moved to the veteran's category, winning the national veteran's championships in 1965, 1966 and 1968. Olson was inducted into the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in 1972.
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Who was Willis S. Olson?
ski jumper
When was Willis S. Olson born?
Willis S. Olson was born on 3 January 1930 in Eau Claire.
When did Willis S. Olson die?
Willis S. Olson died on 9 April 2021.
What was Willis S. Olson's occupation?
Willis S. Olson was a ski jumper.
What nationality was Willis S. Olson?
Willis S. Olson was American.
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