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#
Height
5'10"
Age
26
Hometown
Barrington, IL
Education
Barrington High School (Barrington, Illinois)
Quick Facts
- Son of Guy and Margaret Larson
- Has one sister, Cara, who also ski jumps
- Began skiing at the age of 6
- Played lacrosse in high school
- Enjoys nice long walks, reading and collecting socks.
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 10th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 39th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men), 43th (Individual - Large Hill - Men)
- Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, (Individual - Large Hill - Men), 9th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 39th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 8th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 10th (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed), 36th (Individual - Large Hill - Men), 38th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual - Large Hill - Men 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Individual - Normal Hill - Men 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Team - Large Hill - Men 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2019, 2021, 2023; Individual - Ski Flying - Men 2021, 2022
- Top finish: – 2017 (Individual - Normal Hill - Men)
