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My Take
Lindsey Jacobellis is, for me, a study in redemption. Many remember the celebratory grab that cost her Olympic gold, but I think that moment unfairly overshadows an extraordinary career. From Connecticut, she dominated snowboard cross for nearly two decades as a five-time World Champion and ten-time X Games winner, the most decorated woman the discipline has ever seen. What I respect most is that she carried a very public stumble and kept winning anyway. That resilience, finally crowned with Olympic success, is what real toughness looks like to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lindsey Jacobellis
- Name (Japanese)
- リンゼイ・ジャコベリス
- Reading
- りんぜい・じゃこべりす
- Born
- August 19, 1985 (age 40)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Danbury, Connecticut, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- snowboarder
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lindsey Jacobellis born?
Born August 19, 1985 (age 40).
Where is Lindsey Jacobellis from?
Lindsey Jacobellis is from Danbury, Connecticut, United States.
What does Lindsey Jacobellis do?
Lindsey Jacobellis works as snowboarder.
How tall is Lindsey Jacobellis?
Lindsey Jacobellis is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.