Bio
Jon Olsson is an absolute megastar in his homeland of Sweden. By the age of 20, Freeskier Magazine proclaimed 2002 the "Year of Jon Olsson,” and that was just the start with many more medals and awards to follow. Known for throwing his signature trick the Kangaroo Flip, which is a double cork 180 at most major events, Jon is always a threat to win any big air contest.
A few years ago Jon decided to step up the level of competition in his sport by starting his own contest, the Jon Olsson Invitational in Are, Sweden. The contest boasts the Biggest Contest Jump Ever Made, showcasing the world’s best skiers in a head to head battle for All The Glory!
Over the past five years Jon has put together some of the best video parts to date in the freeskier industry. Check him out in Poor Boyz Productions, “Ski Porn” this year rocking the Oakley Crowbars.
Q & A
What is more important to you than biking?
Feeling relaxed and not stressed!
What move / trick are you working on?
Secret
Any last words?
Skiing is pretty much the most fun thing ever!
Years as a professional
8
Who / What inspires you?
Everyone who pushes the limits, no matter which sport it is.
Favorite
Bands: Iron Maiden Films: Talladega Nights Books: The Game TV Shows: OC, Lost Drink: Sugar Free Red Bull
When did you start your sport?
when I was 1,5 years old.
Number of years participating in your sport
22 Years
To me, Oakley is
The best eyewear on the planet.
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?
I do as much car racing and surfing as I can.
If you were not a pro skiier you would be?
No idea, I have always seen myself as a pro athlete and have never thought about any other career..
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?
Winter = couch / Summer = Party
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?
A whole bunch off different music, different from day to day, but there is always some iron maiden in there..
5 Items I can't live without
girls and cars
If you could be someone famous, who would you be?
Donald Trump
