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#
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Height
5'3"
Age
26
Hometown
Steamboat Springs, CO
Education
Steamboat Springs High School (Steamboat Springs, Colorado) ‘16
Career Highlights
- Junior World Championships, Kandersteg, 2018 (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed, Team - Normal Hill - Women, Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
- Junior World Championships, Park City, 2017 (Team - Normal Hill - Women, Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Kevin and Laura Sankey
- Has two siblings, Colton and Nolan
- Began skiing at age 2 and competed in both ski jumping and alpine ski racing until committing to Ski Jumping full time in 2014 after attending the inaugural Fly Girls camp
- Hobbies include playing soccer, reading and outdoor activities
- Speaks Spanish and teaches at the local elementary school in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Favorite foods are red bell peppers and carrots.
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2021 – (Individual - Large Hill - Women, Individual - Normal Hill - Women), 10th (Team - Normal Hill - Women)
- Years of participation: Individual - Large Hill - Women 2021; Individual - Normal Hill - Women 2019, 2021; Team - Normal Hill - Women 2019, 2021
- Top finish: – 2021 (Individual - Large Hill - Women), 2021 (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
