Chris Jespersen
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". 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.
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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3]
Cross-country skiing results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]
Olympic Games
| Year | Age | 15 km individual |
30 km skiathlon |
50 km mass start |
Sprint | 4 × 10 km relay |
Team sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 30 | 6 | — | 32 | — | 4 | — |
World Championships
| Year | Age | 15 km individual |
30 km skiathlon |
50 km mass start |
Sprint | 4 × 10 km relay |
Team sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 31 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
World Cup
Season standings
Individual podiums
- 1 victory – (1 SWC)
- 6 podiums – (3 WC, 3 SWC)
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013–14 | 14 December 2013 | Template:Flagicon Davos, Switzerland | 30 km Individual F | World Cup | 2nd |
| 2 | 28 December 2013 | Template:Flagicon Oberhof, Germany | 4.5 km Individual F | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
| 3 | 4 January 2014 | Template:Flagicon Val di Fiemme, Italy | 10 km Individual C | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
| 4 | 5 January 2014 | 9 km Pursuit F | Stage World Cup | 1st | ||
| 5 | 28 December 2013 – 5 January 2014 |
Template:FlagiconTemplate:FlagiconTemplate:Flagicon Tour de Ski | Overall Standings | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 6 | 2014–15 | 5 January 2014 | Template:Flagicon Davos, Switzerland | 15 km Individual C | World Cup | 3rd |
Team podiums
- 1 victory – (1 RL)
- 3 podiums – (3 RL)
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place | Teammates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2007–08 | 24 February 2008 | Template:Flagicon Falun, Sweden | 4 × 10 km Relay C/F | World Cup | 1st | Sundby / Eilifsen / Northug |
| 2 | 2010–11 | 21 November 2010 | Template:Flagicon Gällivare, Sweden | 4 × 10 km Relay C/F | World Cup | 3rd | Rønning / Sundby / Røthe |
| 3 | 2013–14 | 8 December 2013 | Template:Flagicon Lillehammer, Norway | 4 × 7.5 km Relay C/F | World Cup | 2nd | Rønning / Røthe / Krogh |
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Chris Jespersen Bio, Stats, and Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Olympic Cross Country Skier Races In Cut Off Shorts And A T-Shirt". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."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.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."JESPERSEN Chris Andre". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
