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Jeret Peterson
- 2002, 2006 U.S. Olympian
- Claimed bronze medal in Aerials at 2000 and 2001 World Junior Championships
- Claimed bronze medal in Aerials at 1999 U.S. Junior Championships
- Peterson earned his spot on the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team as a replacement for the injured Emily Cook, the defending U.S. aerials champion. The open spot was filled by the "highest individual World Cup finish in a discipline," -- man or woman
- Named 2001 Junior Freestyle Skier of the Year by Ski Racing magazine
- Named to the U.S. Ski Team midway through the 2001 season after he won the first World Cup selection event in mid-December 2000. Upon joining the World Cup tour, he claimed two top-20 finishes and also collected a Nor Am victory at Fortress Mountain near
- Known as an unbelievable hard worker, Peterson started doing triples during the 2001 season
- Nickname is "Speedy"
- Hobbies include fly-fishing, football, computers, stock market, construction, inventing and cars
- Runs his own web site at www.jeretpeterson.com
Peterson's hard work may just produce a medal at the Olympics now that he has been blessed with a little good luck. "Emily called 'Speedy' to tell him and, as he said, he's disappointed she can't compete; but his hard work is paying off," said Matt Christensen, U.S. Aerials coach. "He's a terrific young talent and he's matured a lot this season, and I think he'll surprise some folks at the Winter Games."
Related Links
U.S. Olympic Fan Club: Support the next Speedy Peterson ... Get a free Olympic pin!
Q&A: Jeret Peterson on confidence, technique, and flying
Q&A: Peterson full speed ahead to aerials title
Feature: Speedy is in the lead, Cook is back
Audio: Speedy, Jumpy, and Bergy
Video: On what it feels like to fly
Video: On his teammate Eric Bergoust
On being named to the 2002 U.S. Olympic Team as a replacement: "I've got some mixed emotions - disappointed that Emily [Cook] can't go, but certainly pleased I'm going to the Games."
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Height: 5'9
Born: 12/12/1981
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Sport: Freestyle Skiing
Event: Aerials
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