Full name: William LeBaron "Bill" Beck
Gender: Male
Born: September 1, 1929 in Melrose, Massachusetts, United States
Country:
United States
Sport: Alpine Skiing
Bill Beck grew up in Vermont and skied for Dartmouth, graduating in 1953. Beck was on the US Ski Team from 1951-57, placing fifth at the 1952 Olympic downhill, and also finished fifth that year in the Arlberg-Kandahar downhill. He also competed at the 1954 World Championships. After his competitive career ended, Beck stayed active in the ski industry as a coach, industry representative, and sport shop owner. He was inducted into the Vermont Ski Hall of Fame in 2009. |
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter | 22 | Oslo | Alpine Skiing | Men's Downhill | United States | USA | 5 | ||
| 1956 Winter | 26 | Cortina d'Ampezzo | Alpine Skiing | Men's Downhill | United States | USA | AC | DQ |
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Winter | 22 | Oslo | Alpine Skiing | United States | Final Standings | 5 | 2:33.3 | ||
| 1956 Winter | 26 | Cortina d'Ampezzo | Alpine Skiing | United States | Final Standings | AC | DQ |