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)
Personal
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)
