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Chris Jespersen

Chris Jespersen

Norwegian cross-country skier

Chris André Jespersen (born 18 October 1983) is a Norwegian cross-country skier who has competed since 2002. His best World Cup finishes were second in a 30 km event in Davos in 2013, and second in the 2013–14 Tour de Ski. Jespersen's lone win was in the 4 × 10 km relay in 2008, also in Sweden.

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Jespersen represented Norway at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He competed in the 15 km, finishing sixth, the 50 km, finishing 32nd, and in the 4 × 10 km relay, finishing fourth. Their fourth place finish was subsequently upgraded to a bronze medal following the disqualification of the Russian team.[2] During the 15 km time trial, Jespersen came to international attention when, in addition to wearing a short-sleeved top, he opted to cut his ski tights off at the thigh and race with bare legs.[3] Although temperatures at the games were often uncharacteristically mild, the incongruous sight of a winter athlete skiing in shorts and a t-shirt was remarked on by commentators and audiences worldwide.[4]

Cross-country skiing results

All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[5]

Olympic Games

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World Championships

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World Cup

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Individual podiums

  • 1 victory – (1 SWC)
  • 6 podiums – (3 WC, 3 SWC)
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Team podiums

  • 1 victory – (1 RL)
  • 3 podiums – (3 RL)
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References

  1. [1]
    Norway Olympic Team and Media Guide Sochi 2014. Norway: Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports. 2014. p. 44.
  2. [2]
    "Chris Jespersen Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  3. [3]
    "Olympic Cross Country Skier Races In Cut Off Shorts And A T-Shirt". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  4. [4]
    "Sochi Winter Olympics: Cross-country skier Chris Andre Jespersen competes in shorts and T-shirt". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  5. [5]
    "JESPERSEN Chris Andre". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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