Frederick Stoddard "Rick" Chaffee II (born January 10, 1945) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from the United States. He competed in the Winter Olympics in 1968 and 1972. Chaffee finished ninth in the slalom in 1968 to join teammates Spider Sabich and Jimmie Heuga in the top ten.
Born in Rutland, Vermont, Chaffee raced for the University of Denver and won individual and team NCAA titles; he took the individual titles in slalom and the combined in 1965 at Crystal Mountain, Washington, as the Pioneers won their fifth of seven consecutive team titles.
His brother Kim, sister Suzy, and cousin Jon are also former competitive skiers.
World Cup results Race podiums 3 podiums – (3 SL) 23 top tens – (16 SL, 7 GS) SeasonDateLocationDisciplinePlace1968 29 Mar 1968 Rossland, Canada Slalom 3rd 7 Apr 1968 Heavenly Valley, USA Slalom 3rd 1970 6 Mar 1970 Heavenly Valley, USA Slalom 2nd
Season standings Season Age Overall Slalom GiantSlalom Super G Downhill Combined 1967 22 42 — 22 notrun — notawarded 1968 23 14 7 18 — 1969 24 22 13 23 — 1970 25 24 10 27 — 1971 26 21 10 21 — 1972 27 — Points were only awarded for top ten finishes (see scoring system).
World Championship results Year Age Slalom Giant Slalom Super-G Downhill Combined 1968 23 9 15 notrun — — 1970 25 — 21 — — 1972 27 DNF1 30 — — From 1948 through 1980, the Winter Olympics were also the World Championships for alpine skiing. At the World Championships from 1954 through 1980, the combined was a "paper race" using the results of the three events (DH, GS, SL).
Olympic results Year Age Slalom Giant Slalom Super-G Downhill Combined 1968 23 9 15 notrun — notrun 1972 27 DNF1 30 —
References
External links
Rick Chaffee World Cup standings at the International Ski Federation
University of Denver Athletics Hall of Fame – Class of 1999 – Rick Chaffee Union Institute & University – affiliated faculty – Rick Chaffee