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
Steamboat Springs, CO
Education
Steamboat Springs High School (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)
Quick Facts
- Decker is nicknamed “The Jumping Machine” by friends
- Enjoys skateboarding and riding his mountain bike.
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 10th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 44th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men), 45th (Individual - Large Hill - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2024 – 9th (Team - Ski Flying - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Ski Flying - Men 2024; Individual - Large Hill - Men 2021, 2023; Individual - Normal Hill - Men 2021, 2023; Team - Large Hill - Men 2021, 2023; Individual - Ski Flying - Men 2021; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2021
- Top finish: – 2021 (Individual - Large Hill - Men), 2021 (Individual - Ski Flying - Men)
