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Jim Chapin
Full name: James Thomas "Jim" Chapin
Gender: Male
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
Weight: 154 lbs (70 kg)
Born: February 27, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Affiliations: Metros Speedskating Club, St. Louis (USA)
Country: 
United States
Sport: Speed Skating
Biography
Jim Chapin was a sprinter, who in 1972 won the 500 metres at the World Junior Championships, placing 19th in all-around. But he was the 1973 North American all-around champion as well. Chapin competed in the World Sprint Championships in 1978, placing 11th. He skated for the Gateway Speedskating Club in his youth, but later joined the Metro Speed Skating Club. Personal Bests: 500 – 37.92 (1980); 1000 – 1:18.88 (1984); 1500 – 2:09.35 (1978); 5000 – 8:22.31 (1978). |
Results
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Event | Team | NOC | Rank | Medal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter | 20 | Innsbruck | Speed Skating | Men's 500 metres | United States | USA | 10 | ||
| 1980 Winter | 24 | Lake Placid | Speed Skating | Men's 500 metres | United States | USA | 24 |
Men's 500 metres
| Games | Age | City | Sport | Country | Phase | Unit | Rank | T | 100m | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Winter | 20 | Innsbruck | Speed Skating | United States | Final Standings | 10 | 40.09 | 9.98 | ||
| 1980 Winter | 24 | Lake Placid | Speed Skating | United States | Final Standings | 24 | 39.74 | 10.44 |
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