Costa Rica sent a delegation to compete at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, United States from 13–24 February 1980.

[4] Arturo Kinch was the only athlete selected by Costa Rica for these Olympics.

[3] Arturo Kinch was 23 years old at the time of the Lake Placid Olympics.

[8] On 18 February, Kinch participated in the giant slalom, but failed to finish the first run.

[9] Kinch also took part in the slalom held on 22 February, but he again failed to complete the first run.