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
Personal
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)
