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.
Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).
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 Season Age Discipline standingsSki Tour standingsOverallDistanceSprintNordicOpeningTour deSkiWorld CupFinalSki TourCanada 2004 20 — 2006 22 — 2008 24 — — — 2009 25 120 72 — — — 2010 26 178 118 — — — 2011 27 85 49 — — 2012 28 78 53 25 — — 2013 29 49 37 17 — 30 2014 30 4 4 104 8 2015 31 12 12 17 8 2016 32 95 55 — — — — 2018 34 — — — — 2019 35 64 37 — — — —
Individual podiums
1 victory – (1 ) 6 podiums – (3 , 3 )
No. Season Date Location Race Level Place1 2013–14 14 December 2013 Davos, Switzerland 30 km Individual F World Cup 2nd2 28 December 2013 Oberhof, Germany 4.5 km Individual F Stage World Cup 3rd3 4 January 2014 Val di Fiemme, Italy 10 km Individual C Stage World Cup 3rd4 5 January 2014 9 km Pursuit FStage World Cup 1st5 28 December 2013 – 5 January 2014 Tour de Ski Overall Standings World Cup 2nd6 2014–15 5 January 2014 Davos, Switzerland 15 km Individual C World Cup 3rd
Team podiums
1 victory – (1 ) 3 podiums – (3 )
No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates12007–08 24 February 2008 Falun, Sweden 4 × 10 km Relay C/FWorld Cup 1st Sundby / Eilifsen / Northug2 2010–11 21 November 2010 Gällivare, Sweden 4 × 10 km Relay C/F World Cup 3rd Rønning / Sundby / Røthe3 2013–14 8 December 2013 Lillehammer, Norway 4 × 7.5 km Relay C/F World Cup 2nd Rønning / Røthe / Krogh
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