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.
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Height
6'0"
Age
36
Hometown
Cary, IL
Education
Cary-Grove High School (Cary, Ill.) DeVry University
Quick Facts
- Mike began jumping at age 5
- He is a Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks fan
- Enjoys waterskiing and fishing.
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 9th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 32th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men), 46th (Individual - Large Hill - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 38th (Individual - Ski Flying - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual - Ski Flying - Men 2016, 2018; Individual - Large Hill - Men 2015, 2017; Individual - Normal Hill - Men 2017; Team - Large Hill - Men 2017; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2017; Team - Ski Flying - Men 2010
- Top finish: 8th – 2017 (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed)
