Name: Jake Pearson
Sport: Biathlon
Classification: Junior Team
Height: 5-11
Weight: 140 lbs.
DOB: 7/14/1998
Birthplace: Casper, Wyo.
Hometown: Casper, Wyo.
High School: Kelly Walsh High School '17
World Championship Experience
  • 2018 Junior World Championships (Otepaa, EST) - 19th in relay / 83rd in individual / 79th in sprint
  • 2017 Youth World Championships (Brezno-Osrblie, SVK) - 49th in individual / 76th in sprint / 18th in relay
Personal: Hobbies: backpacking, longboarding, fishing, mountain biking, running and snowboarding
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Did you know...? 
My dream vacation spot is… New Zealand
My favorite meal is… chicken curry
I never leave my house without… my phone
If I were not an athlete, I would... be in a band

More on Jake:
Jake is the son of Kelly and Kerrie Pearson.  Jake has one brother and one sister.  He was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming, and started Nordic skiing in 8th grade. 

Jake competed for his high school in cross country running, track and Nordic skiing.  He ran at Nike Cross Regionals in the fall of 2016 and qualified all four years of high school 

for Junior National Cross Country Ski Championships. 2017 was Jake's first year to qualify for the U.S. Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships.