Steamboat Springs Olympians - Steamboat Springs, CO
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Steamboat Springs is hometown of 79 Winter Olympic athletes since 1932, more than any other town in the USA. This plaque highlights some of the athletes.
Waymark Code: WMJ7Y5
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 10/08/2013
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This plaque honors five of Steamboat Springs Olympians:
John Steele (1909-1996)
Buddy Werner (did not medal) - (
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Billy Kidd - (
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Nelson Carmichael - (
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Shannon Dunn - (
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Missing are several such as Johnny Spillane (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Spillane) since he medaled after this plaque was created or women such as Deborah Rae "Debbie" Armstrong (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Armstrong), a US Gold Medalist in Alpine Skiing.
This plaque is found in the entrance of Howelsen Lodge at Howelsen Hill in Steamboat Springs. There is no fee to enter the lodge.
Visit Instructions:
You must have visited the site in person, not online. Please post at least one original photo of the waymark and describe your visit and any recollections you may have from the games or athlete. It is not required to include your GPSr or yourself in the photo, but you are free to do so, if desired.