Jim Hunter (skier)

Jim Hunter
Personal information
Born (1953-05-30) May 30, 1953 (age 71)
Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesDownhill, slalom, giant slalom
ClubSkimeisters of Calgary
World Cup debut1971
RetiredMarch 1977
Olympics
Teams2
World Championships
Medals1
World Cup
Seasons6
Podiums2
Medal record
Men's alpine skiing
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1972 Sapporo Combined

Jim Hunter (born May 30, 1953), nicknamed "Jungle Jim",[1] is a Canadian former alpine ski racer who represented Canada at two Winter Olympic Games in 1972[1] and 1976,[2] and won a bronze medal in the 1972 World Championships.[3] He was a member of the Canadian Men's Alpine Ski Team nicknamed the "Crazy Canucks",[4] and is considered to be the original Crazy Canuck.[2]

  1. ^ a b Watters, Dave (March 21, 1972). "Jungle Jim Has Decided To Become A Ski Champion". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Jim Hunter" (PDF). Canadian Ski Hall of Fame. Canadian Ski Museum. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  3. ^ "Jungle Jim Gets a Bronze – of Sorts". Montreal Gazette. February 14, 1972. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
  4. ^ "Subtle Changes Made In Downhill Ski Squad". Vancouver Sun. December 23, 1980. Retrieved September 19, 2011.