Sports
Eight Park City athletes nominated to National Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping Teams
PARK CITY, Utah — On Monday, May 2, USA Nordic Sport (USANS) nominated 41 American athletes to its 2022-23 National and Junior National Nordic Combined and Ski Jumping Teams, several of which included Park City athletes.
These athletes achieved the nominations based on selection criteria designated by USANS. They will have the option of being part of the 2022-23 U.S. Nordic Combined or U.S. Ski Jumping Team. The nominations were made after the conclusion of the 2022 competition season. Athletes are now in training for the upcoming summer and winter seasons.
“We are pleased to announce our 2022-23 team nominations. Following a successful Olympic season, our teams are composed of a wide range of veterans and rookies from every division across the country. We are looking forward to another exciting season with this group of nominees,” said Interim Chief Operating Officer Blake Hughes. “We have a motivated group of athletes and staff that are set up to take the next step forward this coming year. I would like to congratulate the athletes who are moving on to the next chapter of their lives. As well as thank them for their efforts as competitors, athletes, role models and for their excellence in representing our organization so well.”
Athletes will have the option of accepting nominations prior to the 2022-23 season. The final teams for the season will be named this coming fall. After a successful 2022 Olympic season, athletes are motivated, training hard and looking forward to the World Championships this coming winter in Planica, Slovenia.
2022-23 NORDIC COMBINED TEAM
Men’s National Team
Jared Shumate*, 23, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
Stephen Schumann*, 22, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
2022-2023 SKI JUMPING TEAM
Women’s National Team
Jillian Highfill, 17, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
Josie Johnson, 15, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
Paige Jones, 19, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
Samantha Macuga, 21, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
2022-2023 SKI JUMPING JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM
Women’s Junior Team
Rachael Haerter, 17, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard
Macey Olden, 17, Park City, Utah, Park City Ski & Snowboard