Jacqueline WILES

Historical Results

Jackie, Janks, Jacq. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Exploring the Pacific Northwest region, hiking (has summited Mt. Hood and has her eye on other peaks), hanging out with family and friends, spending time with her dog Jezzy, motorcycling, flying airplanes, cooking. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Athlete

Graduated from Canby High School in Canby, OR (USA). Attended Westminster College and Utah Valley University (UT, USA). (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Father, David Wiles. Mother, Jennifer James. Brother, Steele Wiles.

English

White Pass Ski Club

National: Paul Kristofic (CAN), Alex Hoedlmoser (USA), Karin Harjo (USA), Daniel Dejori (ITA)

Brother Steele Wiles (Alpine skiing): Competed in junior events, retiring in 2006.

2008 FIS event in Schweitzer Mountain Resort (Giant slalom - 11th)
2013 World Cup in Beaver Creek (Downhill - 43rd)

May 2021: Underwent surgery at Intermountain McKay-Dee Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic to clean up a torn patella tendon in her right leg and to remove a metal rod from her clavicle surgery. (Instagram, 14 May 2021)

February 2021: Injured a knee in training prior to the World Championships. Competed in downhill and super-G but returned to the United States of America after for surgery, ending her 2020/21 season.

20 December 2020: Fractured her clavicle as a result of a crash in the World Cup super-G in Val d'Isere. Had surgery and was back racing in two weeks. (skiracing.com, 22 Dec 2020)

3 February 2018: Suffered an injury to her left knee as a result of a crash during the final World Cup downhill prior to the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Missed the entire 2018/19 season, returning to racing in December 2019. (oregonlive.com, 4 Feb 2018)

2013

Her parents put her and her brother into a local race program as kids because it was less expensive than ski lessons. "It was also probably great daycare for them to go ski all day." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Loved the freedom and speed she felt while trying to chase her brother. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

"This season I want to be back as a threat in the downhill events, make the US Olympic Team, and win an Olympic medal." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

She employs her passion for motorcycles as a ski training tool. "I love riding my motorcycle because it allows me to feel the wind and high speeds on my face in the off-season. It also is similar to skiing down the hill while having to be super tactical and vigilant. Plus it's just so much fun." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Standing on her second career podium alongside teammate and mentor Lindsey Vonn (USA), finishing third in downhill at the 2018 Cortina d'Ampezzo World Cup. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Qualifying for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games just a week prior to the Games. (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Olympic champion Alpine ski racers Picabo Street (USA), Julia Mancuso (USA), and Lindsey Vonn (USA). "Growing up I always idolized Picabo Street, Julia Mancuso, and Lindsey Vonn. I was fortunate enough to ski with Linds and Jules in my career, and I will always cherish their friendship. In 2002, as a 10-year old I watched Jules compete in her first Olympics in person, and to compete alongside her in 2014 was a dream come true and full-circle moment. Also getting to share the podium with Lindsey in 2018 meant the world." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

Her parents have sacrificed so much to help her get to this point and she wants to continue to make them proud. "I wouldn't be where I am today without them. They instilled this deep passion and love for skiing at such a young age. They then continued to nurture and support my goals my whole life through the ups and downs. Most importantly they taught me how to work hard, believe, preserver, and follow my dreams." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

"These last couple years I have really started to enjoy these mushroom coffee packets that I like to drink before my race." (Athlete, 16 Aug 2021)

"Train like you are number two, race like you are number one." Olympic moguls skier and World champion Jeremy Bloom (USA).