Team Athletes
Jon Olsson
Ski, SWE
World authority skier Jon Olsson is an incredible skier. Everyone knows about his outstanding performance and his contribution to the renewal and development of the ski scene. Moreover, he is possibly the best all-round skier out there - all disciplines counted.
Date of Birth:
820817About
Height:
180
Weight:
80
Residence:
Monaco
Major interest/hobby apart from skiing?
Cars and surfing
What, in your life is most awarding?
Success
What gives you energy and lets you think about other things than skiing?
If I am satisfied with my skiing I find it easier to relax and think about other things in life
What do you do to unwind?
Drive a car with really loud music
What is your favorite city to visit and why?
Visby, because I always go in the summer and nothing beats Visby in a nice summer day
Where do you preferably spend your time off?
Monaco or Stockholm
Why do you ride?
I love the freedom I feel on my skis and I love improving everyday I go up
What started you skiing?
My mom and dad are skiers so it was very natural
Weakness?
I get really stressed out about things
Marital status?
Girlfriend Olivia
Most important people in your life and career?
My mom dad and brother
Skiing since?
1984
Best part of skiing?
The freedom
Hardest part?
Staying motivated through hard times
Worst moment in career?
Can't say that I have had any
Best moment in career?
Winning the JOI with my signature kangaroo flip
General career goals?
Get to the Olympics in GS 2014 and still be the leader in Freeskiing development!
Favorite food?
Sibylla hamburgers
Favorite reading?
Car magazines and Business management books
Favorite music?
All music
Best idea of having good time?
Whenever I feel 100% relaxed
Favorite place to travel to?
Bali
Other most respected athletes?
Shaun White, Travis Rice
Favorite spots and resorts?
St Anton
Advice to beginners?
Ski as much as you can!
Other sports?
Car racing and surfing
Occupation If I was not a professional skier?
Race car driver or surfer
A training week?
Nothing or everything
Training "secret"?
Practice makes perfect, no secret!
Career Highlights?
Winning X-Games in half pipe and inventing the Kangaroo flip
