Jenny Jones

Jenny Jones secured gold medals at the Winter X Games in both 2009 and 2010, an achievement she further cemented with a gold at the Winter X Games Europe in 2010. Her exceptional talent in slopestyle snowboarding was consistently showcased, earning her a silver medal at the FIS Snowboard World Cup in 2013 and another silver at the New Zealand Winter Games the same year. Jones achieved her most notable professional milestone at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, making history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s slopestyle event. This groundbreaking accomplishment marked Great Britain’s first Olympic medal on snow in 90 years, significantly elevating the profile of snowboarding within the UK.

In recognition of her pioneering achievements, she was awarded the Pery Medal by the Ski Club of Great Britain in 2014. Following her historic Olympic success, Jones transitioned from competitive snowboarding while maintaining a deep involvement in the sport. In October 2014, she began presenting ‘Jenny Jones’ Extreme’ for BBC Radio 5 Live, a program dedicated to showcasing various extreme sports. Expanding her media presence, she joined Channel 4’s popular show ‘The Jump’ as a coach in December 2014, offering expert guidance to celebrity participants.

Beyond broadcasting, Jones actively engages with the snowboarding community by hosting various snowboarding workshops, fostering new talent and promoting participation. Further demonstrating her commitment to the broader impact of winter sports, Jones dedicates her time to charitable endeavors. She is a steadfast supporter of the Snow Camp charity, an organization focused on empowering young people through snow sports. Through her involvement, she helps provide valuable opportunities for youth to experience winter sports and develop essential life skills, reinforcing her legacy beyond competition as a key ambassador for the sport.