George Farmer (luger)

George Robert Farmer (born October 4, 1938) is a retired American luger. He competed in singles at the 1964 Winter Olympics and placed 29th. Farmer graduated from West Seattle High School and the University of Washington. At the 1964 Olympics, Farmer, Bill Marolt and Mike Hessel, were arrested for allegedly stealing a car and fighting with police, but were later acquitted.[1][2]

George Farmer
Farmer being questioned by the Austrian police in 1964
Personal information
Born (1938-10-04) October 4, 1938
Tacoma, Washington, U. S.
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight84 kg (185 lb)
Sport
SportLuge
ClubWashington Huskies, Seattle

References

  1. George Farmer. sports-reference.com
  2. Austrians Arrest 3 U.S. Athletes On a Charge of Stealing a Car. New York Times (February 7, 1964)


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