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]

Jake Adicoff
Personal information
Full nameJacob Adicoff
NationalityAmerican
Born (1995-05-16) May 16, 1995
San Jose, California, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
Disability classB3
PartnerSawyer Kesselheim (guide)
Medal record
Representing  United States
Winter Paralympics
Men's Paralympic cross-country skiing
Gold medal – first place2022 Beijing4 × 2.5 km mixed relay
Silver medal – second place2018 Pyeongchang10km classical visually impaired
Silver medal – second place2022 Beijing20km classical visually impaired
Silver medal – second place2022 Beijing1.5km sprint visually impaired

Career

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]

He won the gold medal in the men's 12.5 km visually impaired cross-country skiing event at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway.[7][8] He also won the bronze medal in the men's long-distance visually impaired cross-country skiing event.[9][10]

References
  1. "Jake Adicoff". Paralympic.org. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  2. "Jake Adicoff". Team USA. Archived from the original on August 21, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  3. "Jake Adicoff's success as a student". Paralympic.org. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  4. "Cross-Country Skiing | Athlete Profile: Jake ADICOFF - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  5. "Cross-Country Skiing | Results Men's 10km Classic, Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  6. "Mugsy Instagram".
  7. "Royals crown six new champions as hosts strike cross-country gold on first day". Paralympic.org. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  8. Houston, Michael (January 13, 2022). "Golubkov and Gretsch among first winners at World Para Snow Sports Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
  9. Houston, Michael (January 18, 2022). "Masters wins first gold of World Para Snow Sports Championships". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  10. "USA's Oksana Masters claims 10th world title days after recovering from COVID". Paralympic.org. January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.


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