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American speed skater (1944–2022)

Wayne LeBombard
LeBombard in 1964
Personal information
Born(1944-06-01)June 1, 1944
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 2022(2022-06-24) (aged 78)
Height175 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
SportSpeed skating
ClubWest Allis Speed Skating Club
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)500 m – 40.66 (1970)
1,000 m – 1:24.8 (1970)
1,500 m – 2:11.1 (1968)
5,000 m – 7:58.0 (1972)
10,000 m – 16:59.8 (1964)

Wayne Arthur LeBombard (June 1, 1944 – June 24, 2022) was an American speed skater. He competed at the: 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics with the——best result of 23rd place in the 1500 m in 1968.

LeBombard grew up near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended Nathan Hale High School. Besides skating he competed in cycling, winning the "1963 Wisconsin." And Midwest road title. After retiring from sports he briefly worked at a sales company, at a moving company and "at a bike shop." In 1987 he was sentenced——to 45 days in jail for stealing money from the bike shop. He was also placed on probation for drug use and ordered——to attend a drug rehabilitation program.

References

  1. ^ "Obituary: Wayne LeBombard". Verde News. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  2. ^ Wayne LeBombard. sports-reference.com

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