(March 2, 2025) – The 2025 Junior Nationals came to an exciting close this week in Park City, Utah, where the nation’s top young ski jumpers took on the HS68 hill in a thrilling showcase of talent and determination. Athletes from across the country delivered standout performances, pushing their limits and proving that the future of U.S. ski jumping is brighter than ever.
The competition featured individual events for U16 and U20 classes in both the men’s and women’s divisions, along with a high-energy team event and an elimination-style competition, keeping the excitement levels high throughout the week.
In the women’s U16 individual event, Caroline Chor took the top spot, followed by Kaija Copenhaver in second and McKenzie Maines in third. In the U20 category, Kerry Tole delivered a strong performance to claim first place.
On the men’s side, Jack Kroll secured the U20 title, with Arthur Tirone finishing second and Isaac Larson rounding out the podium in third. In the U16 division, Jacob Larson claimed victory, followed by Nico Bowdre in second and Austin Johnson in third.
The team event brought fierce competition, and the elimination-style contest added another level of excitement as athletes battled for the top spots.
With personal bests, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable moments, these young athletes have set the stage for an exciting journey ahead. Congratulations to all the competitors on an incredible week of jumping—we can’t wait to see what’s next for them on both the national and international stage!
