Jonny Moseley
Jonny Moseley was named one of the top 10 most influential skiers of all time by Ski Magazine thanks to his innovative tricks and techniques related to the sport of freestyle skiing. He won a gold medal in the moguls competition at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. That same year, he captured the World Cup title with nine wins along with the United States National title. In 1999, he became the first person to win a medal in both the Olympics and X-Games after winning silver. In 2004, Moseley again competed in the Olympics and finished fourth.
For his accomplishments, Moseley received numerous accolades, including a key to the city of San Francisco and having the mayor proclaim "Jonny Moseley Day". In 1998, he was named Sportsman of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Off the slopes, Moseley has enjoyed a successful television career. He hosted Saturday Night Live in 2002 and MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge for three seasons. In 2011, he became host of "American Ninja Warrior". Additionally, he has served as an analyst for NBC for its coverage of World Cup and Olympic Freestyle skiing and as a narrator for the annual Warren Miller ski film.
Jonny Moseley was named one of the top 10 most influential skiers of all time by Ski Magazine thanks to his innovative tricks and techniques related to the sport of freestyle skiing. He won a gold medal in the moguls competition at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. That same year, he captured the World Cup title with nine wins along with the United States National title. In 1999, he became the first person to win a medal in both the Olympics and X-Games after winning silver. In 2004, Moseley again competed in the Olympics and finished fourth.
For his accomplishments, Moseley received numerous accolades, including a key to the city of San Francisco and having the mayor proclaim "Jonny Moseley Day". In 1998, he was named Sportsman of the Year by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Off the slopes, Moseley has enjoyed a successful television career. He hosted Saturday Night Live in 2002 and MTV's Real World/Road Rules Challenge for three seasons. In 2011, he became host of "American Ninja Warrior". Additionally, he has served as an analyst for NBC for its coverage of World Cup and Olympic Freestyle skiing and as a narrator for the annual Warren Miller ski film.
