Jessica Jerome Explained

Jessica Jerome
Fullname:Jessica Anne Jerome
Nickname:JJ
Birth Date:February 8, 1987
Birth Place:Jacksonville, U.S.
Club:Park City Nordic Ski Club
Skis:Elan
Personalbest:138m, Lillehammer K120
Seasons:2012–
Additionalpodiums:1
Totalpodiums:1
Updated:8 January 2012

Jessica Anne Jerome (born February 8, 1987) is an American ski jumper who has been competing since 2000. She started ski jumping aged seven and in 2001 became a Junior Olympic champion. She holds the honor of being a three-time national champion (with wins in 2002, 2003 and 2005). In 2006, she finished third in the Continental Cup, behind Anette Sagen and Lindsey Van.

On December 29, 2013, Jessica Jerome became the first U.S. woman to win the U.S. Olympic Trials in women’s ski jumping. Her combined two jumps scored 248.5 points in her hometown of Park City, Utah.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jessica Jerome wins first U.S. Olympic Trials in women's ski jumping (Video). 29 December 2013.