Ski Jumper Josie Johnson Earns First U.S. Medal, Silver, at the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024

GANGWON, South Korea – Josie Johnson finishes second overall in the HS109 event at the Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon, South Korea, taking home a silver meal for the United States.

In the first round, Johnson put together a 100.0 meter jump for 99.2 points, and followed up with a 107.0 meter jump for 108.0 points in the second (207.2 total points).

“What Josie just did was incredible, and shows just how bright the future is for ski jumping in the United States,” said Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. 
“Those were the best two jumps she’s had all season, and to do it in an Olympic event is simply amazing. I couldn’t be more proud of Josie and the entire team.”