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Betty Weir

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Betty Weir
Weir in 1952
Personal information
Born(1924-06-20)June 20, 1924
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 2020(2020-03-06) (aged 95)
Height168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Sport
SportAlpine skiing
ClubSun Valley Ski Club

Betty Ellen Weir (later Bell, June 20, 1924 – March 6, 2020) was an American alpine skier. She competed in the downhill event at the 1952 Winter Olympics and placed 19th.[1] Weir took up skiing in 1948 and placed second in the downhill at the 1952 U.S. Olympic trials. She retired soon after the Games and married Ned Bell in Sun Valley. She then worked for many years for Idaho Mountain Express newspaper.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Betty Weir. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ "Betty Weir Bell". Idaho Mountain Express. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Betty Ellen Bell Obituary". woodriverchapel.com. Retrieved September 13, 2024.