When Opportunity Arose In Gangwon, Ski Jumper Josie Johnson Seized It For Silver
The 17-year-old from Park City, Utah, battled through difficult conditions to earn Team USA’s first medal.
Athlete Bio#
Age
24
Hometown
Madison, WI
Education
University of Utah
Quick Facts
- Hoffman’s started learning to ski jump along with her other 3 siblings when she was 2 years old
- Her favorite hobbies are downhill skiing, rock climbing, and napping
- She’s a freshman at the University of Utah.
Career Highlights
- 2020 Junior World Championships, 51st (normal hill)
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 37th (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2021 – (Individual - Large Hill - Women, Individual - Normal Hill - Women), 10th (Team - Normal Hill - Women)
- Years of participation: Individual - Large Hill - Women 2021; Individual - Normal Hill - Women 2021; Team - Normal Hill - Women 2021
- Top finish: – 2021 (Individual - Large Hill - Women), 2021 (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
