Jake Adicoff
Jacob Adicoff (born May 16, 1995) is an American visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete.[1][2][3] He competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2014 and 2018.[4]
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Full name | Jacob Adicoff |
Nationality | American |
Born | San Jose, California, U.S. | May 16, 1995
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Country | United States |
Disability class | B3 |
Partner | Sawyer Kesselheim (guide) |
Medal record
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Jake Adicoff claimed his first Paralympic medal after clinching a silver medal in the men's 10km visually impaired cross-country skiing event during the 2018 Winter Paralympics.[5] Notably, he dedicated the silver medal to Mugsy, his dog.[6]
References
- "Jake Adicoff". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Jake Adicoff". Team USA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Jake Adicoff's success as a student". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Cross-Country Skiing | Athlete Profile: Jake ADICOFF - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Cross-Country Skiing | Results Men's 10km Classic, Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- "Mugsy Instagram".
External links
- Jacob Adicoff at the International Paralympic Committee (also here)
- Jake Adicoff at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
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