Mike Hessel
American luger (born 1942)
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John Michael Hessel (born December 6, 1942) is a retired American luger. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics and placed 22nd and 30th, respectively.[1]
NationalityAmerican
BornDecember 6, 1942
Portland, Oregon, United States
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Hessel at the 1964 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 6, 1942 Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Luge |
| Club | Tri-Pass Ski Club |
Hessel was born to a doctor, and grew up in Eugene, Oregon. He attended Menlo High School, University of Oregon, UC Berkeley and Oregon State University. At the 1964 Olympics, he was arrested for a brawl with local police, but was later acquitted. After retiring from competitions Hessel became a commercial fisherman and then a melon farmer.[1]
