What Is Jonny Moseley’s Net Worth?
Jonny Moseley, a former Olympic skier and current TV host, boasts a net worth of $5 million. Moseley, who was born in Puerto Rico, gained recognition as a member of the U.S. Ski Team. He won a gold medal in freestyle skiing at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal in the combined event at the 1995 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships.
Aside from his athletic accomplishments, Moseley has also made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He hosted MTV’s “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” from 2003 to 2005 and the G4/NBC show “American Ninja Warrior” from 2012 to 2013. In 2001, a videogame called “Jonny Moseley Mad Trix” was released, and Moseley even hosted “Saturday Night Live” in March 2002 alongside musical guest Outkast.
In 2010, Moseley competed on ABC’s “Skating with the Stars” and finished in third place. He previously hosted the weekly radio show “The Moseley Method” on Sirius/XM.
Early Life and Education
Jonny Moseley was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1975. His family relocated to Tiburon, California, where he attended The Branson School in Ross. Moseley began skiing at the age of 9 and joined the Squaw Valley Freestyle Ski Team in 1992. He won the Junior National title in Freestyle Skiing soon after. After graduating from high school in 1993, Moseley was chosen for the U.S. Ski Team and enrolled at UC Davis. However, his intense training interrupted his education, and he dropped out. In 2002, he was invited to give the commencement convocation address at UC Davis. Moseley later returned to college and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies with a focus on Consumer and Popular Culture in 2007.
Jonny Moseley’s Skiing Achievements
Jonny Moseley attempted but did not qualify for the 1994 Winter Olympics. However, in 1998, he won two World Cup events, leading to his participation in the 1998 Winter Olympics where he won a gold medal by incorporating a snowboard-style grab into a spin. This performance helped revive the ski industry known as Freeskiing. Moseley won the Mogul title and Overall title at the World Cup later that year. He requested the U.S. Ski Team to allow athletes to compete in professional events and became the first skier to win a medal at both the Olympics and the X Games. In 1999, he won a silver medal in the Big Air event at the X Games. Moseley won the 2000 U.S. Freeskiing Open and finished fourth at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. He created a skiing move known as “The Dinner Roll,” which involves a 720-degree off-axis rotation.
Jonny Moseley’s Career Highlights
Jonny Moseley has appeared in commercials for Sprint and McDonald’s, and he hosted “Real World/Road Rules Challenge” from 2003 to 2005. He also hosted “The Challenge: After Show” from 2012 to 2014 and three “The Challenge” reunions. Moseley was a celebrity judge on ABC’s “Master of Champions” in 2006 and narrated the 2007 Warren Miller documentary “Playground.”
Moseley competed on ABC’s “Skating with the Stars” with Brooke Castile in 2010 and began hosting Ford Motor Company’s viral marketing campaign “Focus Rally America” in 2011. He also hosted the reality web series “The Controller: Battlefield 3.”
Moseley has been featured in several documentaries, including “On Thin Ice” (2021), “McConkey” (2013), and “Like a Lion” (2011), and lent his voice to an episode of “American Dad!” in 2013. In 2022, he co-hosted Peacock’s “The Olympic Show” with Matt Iseman.
Moseley’s website states that he primarily focuses on product development and marketing for partners such as Palisades Tahoe, Toyota, Visit California, Warren Miller, K2, Peter Glenn, and Tipsy Elves.
Personal Life
Jonny Moseley married business manager Malia Rich in 2006. The couple has two sons named Jack and Tommy. Jonny and Malia have been acquainted since high school and started dating in 2001.
Honors and Recognition
Jonny Moseley has been honored with several awards and recognitions throughout his career. He was awarded the key to the city of San Francisco by Mayor Willie Brown, who also declared “Jonny Moseley Day” in his honor. In 1998, the U.S. Olympic Committee named him Sportsman of the Year. Moseley has also been featured on the covers of popular magazines such as Rolling Stone and Freeskier. Additionally, he was inducted into the Ski Hall of Fame in 2007.
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