Jessica YEATON
AustraliaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cross-Country Skiing |
Women's 10km Classic | 51 | |
| Women's 7.5km + 7.5km Skiathlon | 31 | ||
| Women's Sprint Free | 52 | ||
| Women's Team Sprint Classic | 16 | ||
| Women's 30km Mass Start Free | 43 |
Schedule
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
| Olympic Games | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 12 | Women's Team Sprint, Classical | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 41 | Women's 10 kilometres, Freestyle | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 42 | Women's 30 kilometres Mass Start, Classical | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 48 | Women's Sprint, Classical | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| 50 | Women's 15 kilometres Skiathlon | 2018 | PyeongChang, KOR |
| World Championship | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Year | Location |
| 14 | Rel 4x5 km M Ladies | 2015 | Falun, SWE |
| 15 | Rel 4x5 km M Ladies | 2017 | Lathi, FIN |
| 17 | Team Sprint C Ladies | 2017 | Lathi, FIN |
| 18 | Team Sprint F Ladies | 2015 | Falun, SWE |
| 22 | Skiathlon 7.5/7.5km C/F Ladies | 2019 | Seefeld, AUT |
| 31 | 30 km F Mst Ladies | 2019 | Seefeld, AUT |
| 32 | 30 km F Mst Ladies | 2017 | Lathi, FIN |
| 38 | SP F Final Ladies | 2019 | Seefeld, AUT |
| 39 | 10 km C Ladies | 2019 | Seefeld, AUT |
| 45 | SP F Final Ladies | 2017 | Lathi, FIN |
| 47 | 10 km C Ladies | 2017 | Lathi, FIN |
| 49 | SP C Final Ladies | 2015 | Falun, SWE |
| 59 | 10 km F Ladies | 2015 | Falun, SWE |
| World Cup Rankings | ||
|---|---|---|
| Season | Distance | All |
| 2021/2022 | 82 | 93 |
| 2019/2020 | 99 | |
| 2018/2019 | 87 | 116 |
| Best performances per season in World Cup events from 2018/2019 - Individual events until 15km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | SP C | SP F | 10 km F |
| 2021/2022 | 1 x 67th | 1 x 51st | |
| 2019/2020 | 1 x 44th | ||
| 2018/2019 | 1 x 59th | 1 x 59th | 1 x 31st |
| Best performances per season in World Cup events from 2018/2019 - Individual events longer than 15km | |
|---|---|
| Season | 30 km C Mst |
| 2018/2019 | 1 x 30th |
| World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Season | FIS Tour de Ski Ladies |
| 2021/2022 | 1 x 42nd |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location |
| 42 | FIS Tour de Ski Ladies | 2021/2022 | FIS Tour de Ski, FIS |
| 51 | 10 km F | 2021/2022 | Davos, SUI |
| 67 | SP C | 2021/2022 | Davos, SUI |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location |
| 42 | FIS Tour de Ski Ladies | 2021/2022 | FIS Tour de Ski, FIS |
Jess
Mountain biking, mountain running, open water swimming, playing the piano, and fishing. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Athlete
Bachelor's degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology, Montana State University (Bozeman, MT) and Alaska Pacific University (Anchorage, AK), respectively. Currently working on a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University in New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM).
Parents, Susie and Jeff. Brother, Josh.
English
Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center (Anchorage, AK, USA)
Personal: Erik Flora (USA)
Partner David Norris (Cross-country skiing): Representing the United States of America, he has competed at two World Championships (2019, 2021), the 2010 Junior World Championships, and two U23 World Championships (2011, 2013). Has two top-10 World Cup finishes in the relay.
Brother Josh Yeaton (Road cycling): Professional cyclist.
Trail running, in which she is the 2018 Mount Marathon Champion. (jessicayeaton.wordpress.com)
2015 World Cup in Falun (Sprint - 49th)
March 2021: Fractured pelvis in a crash, which has greatly impacted her preparation for the Olympic Winter Games. However, it has also motivated her since she has had to focus on what she is able to do, forced her to work on her weaknesses and get the most out of every single training session. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
2014
Began cross-country skiing when she was 12 years old and moved to Alaska from Dubai (United Arab Emirates). At first, she thought it was the hardest thing in the world and totally hated it, but somehow it grew on her over the years. "I started skiing when I moved to Anchorage. It was pretty crazy moving from Dubai to Anchorage in the middle of winter. It was my first experience with “real” winter; I remember having to invest in an entirely new wardrobe — I think I only owned shorts up until that point — and spending all my free time sledding or playing in the snow. In that sense, I think my appreciation for all things winter was greater due to my time spent in Dubai; it was so different to what I was used to that I loved every part of it." (asdubai.org, 28 Jan 2020; Athlete, Jul 2021)
Has always loved endurance sports and getting out there and pushing herself, which is why cross-country skiing really fit her. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Does a lot of mountain biking for training, believes it is one of the best things to do to improve her fitness. Has put a lot of her success down to a number of years of structured training and now regularly trains with top World Cup skiers from the United States, Bjornsen and Kikkan Randall. (olympics.com.au; Athlete, Jul 2021)
Winning the American Birkebeiner in 2020, the biggest cross-country ski race in North America (with 6000 skiers, 31 miles/50km long in Wisconsin, USA). (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Partner David Norris, who has always pushed her to go after her athletic goals even when they seem lofty. Believes she would not be where she is today without his constant motivation. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Not with skiing, but she will never cross an exam off her calendar until she knows she has passed. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
To enjoy it, train the way that works for you. Just because everyone else is doing it one way, doesn't mean you can't succeed by doing things a little differently. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Cross Country Skier of the Year (2019), by AUSXC Awards.
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