Jeffrey WEBB

Born in his mother's homeland of Malaysia and lived there for his first five years before moving to his father's native Washington state in the USA. Began skiing at around five years old. (wenatcheeworld.com, 15 Feb 2018)

Reason:

The initial motivation to join the Mission Ridge Ski Team near his home was to get one of the team's puffy jackets. "I would join if I could get the cool jackets." (wenatcheeworld.com, 15 Feb 2018)

Hero:

Alpine ski racer and Olympic champion Marcel Hirscher (AUT) along with Alpine ski racer and two-time Olympic medallist Henrik Kristoffersen (NOR). (spm88.weebly.com, 7 Feb 2018)

Philosophy:

“Ski racing is an emotional rollercoaster. There will be times when you want to quit and times when you love it. Through the ups and downs, you just need to stick with it and be patient.” (spm88.weebly.com, 7 Feb 2018)

Award:

Selected as an Opening Ceremony flagbearer for Malaysia at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

General Interest

CHANGE OF NATION
Change of nation from the United States of America to Malaysia approved by the International Ski Federation in November 2016. (fis-ski.com)

Milestones

Finished 68th in giant slalom at the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, becoming the first Malaysian skier to compete at the Olympics.

In 2017 he became first MAS skier to compete in Asian Winter Games.

Competed at the 2019 Junior World Championships in Val di Fassa but did not finish the giant slalom.

Has three top-10 FIS races with best a January 2020 giant slalom at Lutsen where he finished sixth in a giant slalom.

Social Media

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/officialjeffreywebb
https://www.instagram.com/jeffrey_webb

Legend

DNF:: Did Not Finish

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