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.
Annika Belshaw
Athlete Bio#
Age
22
Hometown
Steamboat Springs, CO
Education
Steamboat Springs High School (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)
Personal
Began ski jumping at age 9 after being inspired by her younger brother...Has also competed in Nordic combined...Enjoys playing soccer.World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 10th (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed, Team - Normal Hill - Women), 31th (Individual - Normal Hill - Women), 32th (Individual - Large Hill - Women)
- Years of participation: Individual - Large Hill - Women 2021, 2023; Individual - Normal Hill - Women 2021, 2023; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2021, 2023; Team - Normal Hill - Women 2021, 2023
- Top finish: – 2021 (Individual - Large Hill - Women)
Career Highlights
- World Cup, 2024 (Individual Overall - Women)
- World Cup, 2023 (Individual Overall - Women)
- Junior World Championships, Zakopane, 2022 (Team - Normal Hill - Women, Team - Normal Hill - Mixed, Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
