Jim Hunter

Born

1953-05-30

Birthplace

Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Biography

Jim Hunter, nicknamed "Jungle Jim", is a former Canadian alpine ski racer who represented Canada at two Winter Olympic Games in 1972 and 1976, and won a bronze medal in the 1972 World Championships. He was a member of the Canadian Men's Alpine Ski Team nicknamed the "Crazy Canucks", and is considered to be the original Crazy Canuck. Hunter joined the Canadian Men's Alpine Ski Team in 1970,[2] and earned himself the nickname "Jungle Jim" with his aggressive style on the slopes.[8][9]