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
5'4"
Age
30
Hometown
Park City, UT
Education
The Winter Sports School (Park City, Utah) ‘12 Utah State University
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Bill Hendrickson and Nancy Hanson
- Has one brother, Nick
- Hobbies include running, biking, yoga and pilates.
Career Highlights
- 2015 FIS World Cup standings, 8th
- 2013 FIS World Cup standings, 2nd
- 2012 FIS World Cup standings, 1st
Olympic Experience
- 2-time Olympian;
- Olympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 19th (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
- Olympic Games Sochi 2014, 21th (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 8th (Team - Normal Hill - Mixed), 23th (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
- Years of participation: Individual - Normal Hill - Women 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017; Team - Normal Hill - Mixed 2013, 2015, 2017
- Medals: 1 (1 gold)
- Gold – 2013 (Individual - Normal Hill - Women)
