About Jake Adicoff
Born 1995. Jake Adicoff is an American biathlete and cross-country skier.
Jacob Adicoff (born May 16, 1995) is an American visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete. He competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026.
Career 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. Notably, he dedicated the silver medal to Mugsy, his dog.
He won the gold medal in the men's 12.5km visually impaired cross-country skiing event at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway. He also won the bronze medal in the men's long-distance visually impaired cross-country skiing event.
In 2026, he won the 1.5km sprint at the Para Cross Country Skiing Sprint Vision Impaired Final of the 2026 Winter Paralympics, becoming the first openly gay male athlete to win a gold medal as an individual at any Winter Paralympics.
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Who is Jake Adicoff?
American cross-country skier and biathlete
When was Jake Adicoff born?
Jake Adicoff was born on 16 May 1995 in San Jose.
What is Jake Adicoff's occupation?
Jake Adicoff is a biathlete and cross-country skier.
What nationality is Jake Adicoff?
Jake Adicoff is American.
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