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
6'0"
Age
28
Hometown
Wauconda, IL
Education
DeVry University
Personal
Son of Maureen and Tom Bickner...Has two sisters, Brandalyn and Kailey...Father is a member of the USA Nordic Sport Board of Directors...Named the 2016 USSA Ski Jumping Athlete of the Year...Began skiing at age 9....Enjoys hiking, skiing and traveling.More
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 10th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 39th (Individual - Large Hill - Men), 43th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men)
- Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 9th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 18th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men), 20th (Individual - Large Hill - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2024 – 9th (Team - Ski Flying - Men), 37th (Individual - Ski Flying - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual - Ski Flying - Men 2018, 2024; Team - Ski Flying - Men 2024; Individual - Large Hill - Men 2017, 2019; Individual - Normal Hill - Men 2017, 2019; Team - Large Hill - Men 2017, 2019; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2017, 2019
- Top finish: 8th – 2017 (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed)
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