Johnny Spillane, Nordic Combined
| Height | 183 cm (6' 0") |
|---|---|
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lbs) |
| Date of Birth | November 24, 1980 |
| Age | 29 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Birthplace | United States |
| Nickname | JBone. (Visa USA, 2005) |
| Club | Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club: Steamboat Springs, CO, United States |
| Hobbies | Fly fishing. (US Ski Team, 14 Aug 2005) |
| Occupation | Athlete |
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Additional Information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He was on skis for the first time at age two and started jumping at age 10. (US Ski Team Guide 2002)
Why this sport?
He grew up two blocks from Steamboats Howelsen Hill and wanted to try ski jumping from an early age. (USA Ski Team, 07 Feb 2005)
Equipment
Atomic skis and boots. (usskiteam.com, 24 Nov 2009)
Most memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold at the 2003 World Championships in Val di Fiamme, Italy. (USSA, 07 Nov 2003)
Hero/Idol
NHL hockey players Peter Forsberg and Joe Sakic. (US Ski Team Guide 2002)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"The hard work is going to pay off!" (usskiteam.com, 10 Aug 2009)
Awards and honours
He became the first US athlete to win a world or Olympic nordic combined title when he took gold at the 2003 World Championships in Val di Fiamme, Italy. (USSA, 07 Nov 2003)
Results / Career Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
| Olympic Winter Games | ||||
| 7 | Team LH/4x5 km CC | 2006 | Turin, ITA | 51:52.5 |
| 10 | Individual LH/7.5 km CC | 2006 | Turin, ITA | 19:15.2 |
| 30 | Individual NH/15 km CC | 2006 | Turin, ITA | 44:27.6 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Individual LH/7.5 km CC | 2003 | Val di Fiemme, ITA | 18:47.8 |
| 9 | Team LH/4x5 km CC | 2007 | Sapporo, JPN | 54:34.6 |
| 16 | Individual NH/10 km CC | 2009 | Liberec, CZE | 26:33.2 |
| 19 | Individual LH/10 km CC | 2009 | Liberec, CZE | 25:33.8 |
| 20 | Individual NH/15 km CC | 2007 | Sapporo, JPN | 42:17.9 |
| 24 | Mass Start 10 km CC/NH | 2009 | Liberec, CZE | 224.0 |
| Team LH/4x5 km CC | 2009 | Liberec, CZE | DNF | |
| Individual LH/7.5 km CC | 2007 | Sapporo, JPN | DNF | |
| World Cup (ranking) | ||||
| 8 | Individual | 2009/2010 | 465 (In Progress) | |
| 19 | Individual | 2007/2008 | 282 | |
| 22 | Individual | 2008/2009 | 238 | |
| 46 | Individual | 2006/2007 | 45 | |
| World Cup | ||||
| 1 | Individual LH/10 km CC | 2009/2010 | Oberhof, GER | 28:13.3 |
| 2 | Individual LH/15 km CC | 2007/2008 | Kuusamo, FIN | 41:08.2 |
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