John Bauer (skier)
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John William Bauer was an American
cross country skier. He competed in three Winter Olympics, earning his best finish of 5th in the men's 4 by 10 kilometres relay at the 2002
games.
He attended Anoka High School
and was active in the concert band and a member of the National Honor Society. In Nordic Skiing, Bauer was a two time state champion (1986 & 1987) and began his post-secondary career at Folkhogskola Ski School in Mora, Sweden
(1987-1988) and then attended Central Oregon Community College
in Bend, Oregon
(1988-1990).
As a member of the United States Olympic Ski Team he represented his country in; Albertville, France in 1992, Nagano, Japan in 1998 and Salt Lake City, Utah
in 2002. In addition to competing in three Olympics, Bauer also raced in 16 USA National Championships and five World Championships.
Bauer graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1997 with degrees in History and German. Bauer currently resides in Hayward, WI with his wife Susan and their children Anneliese and Bryce. In September, 2011, Bauer was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.
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cross country skier. He competed in three Winter Olympics, earning his best finish of 5th in the men's 4 by 10 kilometres relay at the 2002
2002 Winter Olympics
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games, were a winter multi-sport event that was celebrated in February 2002 in and around Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Approximately 2,400 athletes from 77 nations participated in 78 events in fifteen disciplines, held throughout...
games.
He attended Anoka High School
Anoka High School
Anoka High School is a four year public high school located in Anoka, Minnesota on 3939 7th Avenue N.-School overview:Anoka High School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District 11 and is one of five regular high schools in the district...
and was active in the concert band and a member of the National Honor Society. In Nordic Skiing, Bauer was a two time state champion (1986 & 1987) and began his post-secondary career at Folkhogskola Ski School in Mora, Sweden
Mora, Sweden
Mora is a locality and the seat of Mora Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 10,940 inhabitants in 2005.-History:There are signs of human activity in the surroundings of Mora dating from 4000 B.C. The earliest found buildings in Mora are from the 7th century...
(1987-1988) and then attended Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College
Central Oregon Community College is a community college located in Bend, Oregon. It primarily serves residents of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties.-Programs and degrees:...
in Bend, Oregon
Bend, Oregon
Bend is a city in and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States, and the principal city of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend is Central Oregon's largest city, and, despite its modest size, is the de facto metropolis of the region, owing to the low population...
(1988-1990).
As a member of the United States Olympic Ski Team he represented his country in; Albertville, France in 1992, Nagano, Japan in 1998 and Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
in 2002. In addition to competing in three Olympics, Bauer also raced in 16 USA National Championships and five World Championships.
Bauer graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1997 with degrees in History and German. Bauer currently resides in Hayward, WI with his wife Susan and their children Anneliese and Bryce. In September, 2011, Bauer was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.