Jill Bakken, American Olympic athlete. Finalist Sportswoman of Year, Women's Sports Foundation, 1998; nominee National Dial award, 1995; recipient Gold medal, International Push Competition, Gotha, Germany, 1997, 1st place, United States Sliding Sport Championships, Park City, 2000, Gold medal, 2002 Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, United States Olympic Spirit award, 2002.
Background
Bakken, Jill was born on January 25, 1977 in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Education
University of Utah.
Career
Bakken is a graduate of Lake Washington High School and an alumnus of Eastern Washington University, transferring there in 2005. She has also attended the University of Utah and Oregon State University, where she played soccer.
Achievements
Jill Bakken has been listed as a noteworthy Olympic athlete by Marquis Who's Who.
Finalist Sportswoman of Year, Women's Sports Foundation, 1998. Nominee National Dial award, 1995. Recipient Gold medal, International Push Competition, Gotha, Germany, 1997, 1st place, United States Sliding Sport Championships, Park City, 2000, Gold medal, 2002 Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, United States Olympic Spirit award, 2002.
Finalist Sportswoman of Year, Women's Sports Foundation, 1998. Nominee National Dial award, 1995. Recipient Gold medal, International Push Competition, Gotha, Germany, 1997, 1st place, United States Sliding Sport Championships, Park City, 2000, Gold medal, 2002 Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, United States Olympic Spirit award, 2002.
