Gangwon Youth Olympics 2024: Taylor Swift Boosts 17 Year Old USA Ski Jumping Athlete to Silver Medal Glory

Josie Johnson clinched silver in women’s normal hill ski jumping. In a breathtaking performance at the Gangwon Youth Olympics 2024 in South Korea, Josie Johnson, a formidable member of the U.S. Ski Jumping Team, soared to victory. The event kicked off with Johnson’s impressive 100.0-meter jump in the first round, earning her a notable 99.2 points. What makes this triumph even more special?

Undeterred and inspired, she followed up with an even more spectacular 107.0-meter jump in the second round. This jump accumulated 108.0 points, sealing her overall score at an impressive 207.2 points. But what exactly was the secret behind Josie Johnson’s awe-inspiring performance? A sprinkle of Taylor Swift?

 Taylor Swift comes in clutch at Gangwon Youth Olympics 2024

The 17-year-old athlete credited her success in drawing inspiration from her favourite singer-songwriter. In a recent Instagram post by The Olympic Games, Josie Johnson’s endearing connection with Swift was highlighted. During an interview post-victory, when asked about her thoughts before the win, the teenager promptly responded with a smile. She revealed, “I was thinking about Taylor Swift.” She laughed and added, “Specifically, I was thinking about her reputation dance from the Reputation Tour. That’s just what I do sometimes when I’m a bit nervous. I just do some of the dance moves in my head.”

The Instagram caption encapsulated the relatable moment: “It happens to all of us. #ReputationTaylorsVersion #Gangwon2024.“ The Olympics also joined in, leaving a pinned comment that humorously remarked, “Apparently @taylorswift also thinks about @jumpinjosiej before she performs too.” However, the men’s Gangwon Youth Olympics 2024, the event, was equally thrilling and filled with excitement.

Youth Olympic Games Ski Jumping highlights

In the highly anticipated Women’s Ski Jumping event, Taja Bodlaj of Slovenia showcased her prowess and clinched the coveted top spot. A closely contested competition unfolded. Josie Johnson secured the second position, while Ingvild Synnoeve Midtskogen from Norway demonstrated her skill to claim the third spot. Estella Hasrick, representing the US Ski team, held her own and secured the 16th position in the challenging competition. She navigated through windy conditions that prompted organizers to skip the trail round for the men.

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Turning our attention to the Men’s Results, LLya Mizernykh from Kazakhstan emerged as the standout performer, securing the first-place position. Following closely behind were Niki Humml from Austria and Lukasz Lukaszczyk from Poland, claiming the second and third positions, respectively. Among the American men, Jason Colby showcased his skills and determination, finishing in the 17th position. However, it was the impressive performance of 15-year-old Sawyer Graves that caught the attention of spectators, as he claimed the 32nd spot and earned the distinction of being one of the youngest competitors at the Youth Olympic Games.

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