BIOGRAPHY:
After two seasons of solid finishes at the U.S. Championships, and a top 15 finish at World Juniors, Taylor Fletcher joined brother, Bryan, on the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team, and in his second season, the younger Fletcher is making his presence felt. After earning a spot on the 2010 Olympic team, the Colorado native nabbed his second top-30 finish on the World Cup as well as a top-30 finish at his first World Championships in 2011. He finished the top American in Continental Cup standings, highlighted by a second and third at the Harrachov, Czech Republic stop. Raised in the Mecca of American ski jumping, Steamboat Springs, CO, Fletcher has progressed into world competition rapidly, and it looks like he's only headed upward.

TAYLOR SAYS:
Looking back on the 2011 season, I can only feel accomplished. I had three Continental Cup podiums in three races. I also scored World Cup points for the second year. What I am most happy about is that my jumping was the best it has ever been on World Cup level and I have shown that when I put together a good race and a good jump that I am capable of having much success! I was able to qualify for my first World Championship team and had my best result in international competition in Oslo as well! This year will be one for the books as I plan to continue my progress and be on top of podiums in years to come. I feel like I proved that hard work and dedication really does pay off!

FIRST TRACKS:
Born in Steamboat Springs, CO, Fletcher could practically ski before he could walk. His father, a ski patroller, and mother, a real estate agent, played a huge role in getting Fletcher on skis and involved in sports at an early age. However, it was following the footsteps of his older brother Bryan that led him to competition. At the age of four, Fletcher was enrolled at the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and it has been full steam ahead ever since.

OFF THE SNOW:
When I am not competing on the snow, I would be doing something active as much as possible. I am a big fan of golf, soccer, but also have started to pick up tennis as a new passion. I am also working every minute I can, trying to make money to continue on. Cycling has become another passion of mine and I will start racing this summer with my team and teammates on the nordic team. When I'm not outside, you will find me on a couch or recliner watching my favorite TV shows. On my days off, don't expect me to come out of my bedroom until at least 10, I am a very heavy sleeper!