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
Died (Aged 24)
1998-2023
Hometown
Mchenry, IL
Education
Richmond Burton Community High School (Richmond, Ill.) DeVry University
Quick Facts
- Son of Wojciech Gasienica, who stoked his love for skiing and motivated his athletic career
- Fostered his love for ski jumping at the Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove
- Growing up, Gasienica looked up to famed Polish ski jumper, Adam Malysz.
Olympic Experience
- 1-time Olympian
- Olympic Games Beijing 2022, 10th (Team - Large Hill - Men), 49th (Individual - Normal Hill - Men), 53th (Individual - Large Hill - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2021 – (Individual - Ski Flying - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual - Ski Flying - Men 2021; Individual - Large Hill - Men 2019; Individual - Normal Hill - Men 2019; Team - Large Hill - Men 2019
- Top finish: – 2021 (Individual - Ski Flying - Men)
