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
Men's Paralympic cross-country skiing
Representing  United States
Winter Paralympics
2018 Pyeongchang10km classical visually impaired

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]

References
  1. "Jake Adicoff". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. "Jake Adicoff". Team USA. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  3. "Jake Adicoff's success as a student". Paralympic.org. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  4. "Cross-Country Skiing | Athlete Profile: Jake ADICOFF - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  5. "Cross-Country Skiing | Results Men's 10km Classic, Visually Impaired - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  6. "Mugsy Instagram".


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