Josh Thompson

Josh Thompson was the first American to win a medal in a World Cup biathlon event, placing second in 1987 in one 20K race. He eventually won three medals on the World Cup circuit and competed in three Winter Olympics for the United States. At the 1983 World Winter University Games, Thompson placed sixth. He attended Western State College, majoring in biology where he competed on the cross-country ski and running teams. He also competed in cycling outside of college. Thompson later became a pilot and flight instructor. He is fluent in several languages, including Norwegian.