Lyle Barber Nelson (1949-) was born in McCall, Idaho on February 9, 1949. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1971 with a degree in engeineering; he left the military with the rank of captain in 1977. He later earned an Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Southern California and a Doctor of Pholosophy (PhD) degree in human deveopment from the Fielding Institute. Nelson returned to McCall, Idaho and became the program director for Integrative Medicine at McCall Memeorial Hospital.
A highly decorated athlete, Lyle Nelson won thirteen United States and North American championships during his career as a biathlete. He competed in biathlon in four Olympic Winter Games from 1976-1988 and carried the United States of America team flag during the opening ceremonies for the 1988 Calgary games. Nelson also competed in the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) televised endurance challenge
The Lyle Nelson video collection (1984-1988) consists of videos relating to Nelson's athletic performance at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and on the NBC television show
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Donated by Lyle Nelson in 2012.
Processed by Molly Creel in 2012.
See also the Lyle Nelson photograph collection (P1395).
Lyle Nelson delivers a motivational speech drawing from his own goals, experiences and career.
A series of television broadcasts introducing the Olympic events, athletes and venues leading up to the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Complete opening ceremonies for the 1988 Olympic Winter Games in Calgary. Lyle Nelson carries the flag during the Parade of Nations.
Lyle Nelson bests seven other competitors in a series of greulling challenges in a multi-day outdoor endurance race. Produced for television by NBC.
Eitht competitors face a series of greulling challenges in a multi-day outdoor endurance race. Produced for television by NBC.