Well yesterday when Kaitlyn Farrington won gold I showed you a screenshot of her wikipedia page to show how unknown she was. I’m going to do something similar today. I’ll show you Joss Christensen’s wikipedia page a week ago.
IT DIDN’T EXIST. It was made three days ago. That’s how much of an after thought he was coming into these games. He was the 4th American nominated to the slopestyle team, named to the team less than three weeks before the start of the games when the US knew they’d have a quota spot in the event for him.
It’s early! Headed out for the slope contest, it’s looking like it’s going to be a sick day 😀 pic.twitter.com/lFMiWCiSUj
— Joss Christensen (@josschristensen) February 13, 2014
His profile on TeamUSA.org doesn’t have a win listed in his career highlights, the best stuff is a 3rd place finish in slopestyle at Mammoth Mountain in 2012 and six world cup starts and one podium.
The story of Joss Christensen is best told by others, but it’s a story of tragedy, perseverance, and finally triumph today in Sochi.
I can’t believe it right now.. I just won the Olympics! Mind blown. congrats to everyone today and @guskenworthy @NickGoepper for the sweep!
— Joss Christensen (@josschristensen) February 13, 2014
Joss Christensen came to Sochi an unknown, he leaves a gold medalist. He will always be known as Olympic gold medal winner Joss Christensen when it comes to his sporting achievements. Amazing what a difference a week can make.
@sagekotsenburg JUST WON THE OLYMPICS! !!! BEST DAY OF MY LIFE
— Joss Christensen (@josschristensen) February 8, 2014
Just found the man himself! @sagekotsenburg he brought some interesting necklace with him. #gold #sagelympics pic.twitter.com/yhXApFEybT
— Joss Christensen (@josschristensen) February 9, 2014
