Jonny Moseley
Freestyle skier and television host
Born
August 27th, 1975
49 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Puerto Rico
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Born in 1975, this Puerto Rican-American skier specialized in freestyle skiing. Achieved significant recognition by winning a gold medal in the mogul event at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. Additionally, contributed to sports media as a television host, bringing skiing to a broader audience. His accomplishments in competitive skiing and media presence connected to winter sports continue to resonate.
Won gold medal in mogul skiing at 1998 Olympics
Hosted segments on skiing for various sports networks
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