Chris Jespersen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Chris Jespersen

Norwegian cross-country skier

Date of Birth: 18-Oct-1983

Place of Birth: Etne, Hordaland, Norway

Profession: cross-country skier

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Chris Jespersen

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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..

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