Buddy Werner

Wallace Jerold "Buddy" Werner (February 26, 1936 – April 12, 1964) was an American alpine ski racer in the 1950s and early 1960s.

Buddy Werner
circa 1964
Personal information
Full nameWallace Jerold Werner
Born(1936-02-26)February 26, 1936
Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States
DiedApril 12, 1964(1964-04-12) (aged 28)
Trais Fleur slope,
near St. Moritz, Switzerland
OccupationAlpine skier
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, giant slalom, slalom, combined
Olympics
Teams3 – (1956, 1960 (injured), 1964)
Medals0
World Championships
Teams5 – (1956, 1958, 1960 (injured),
       1962, 1964)
Medals0
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