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.

FullnameChris André Jespersen

Born (1983-10-18) 18 October 1983 (age 42)

Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway

Height187 cm (6 ft 2 in)^[1]

Country Norway

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Chris Jespersen

Personal information
Full name	Chris André Jespersen
Born	(1983-10-18) 18 October 1983 (age 42) Skånevik, Hordaland, Norway
Height	187 cm (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Sport
Country	Norway
Sport	Skiing
Club	Strindheim IL
World Cup career
Seasons	13 – (2004, 2006, 2008–2016, 2018–2019)
Indiv. starts	67
Indiv. podiums	6
Indiv. wins	1
Team starts	6
Team podiums	3
Team wins	1
Overall titles	0 – (4th in 2014)
Discipline titles	0
Medal record Men's cross-country skiing Representing  Norway Junior World Championships 2003 Sollefteå 30 km freestyle 2003 Sollefteå 4 × 10 km relay

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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]