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Cross-country Skiing At The 2022 Winter Olympics – Men's 50 Kilometre Freestyle
The men's 50 kilometre freestyle competition in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Winter Olympics was held on 19 February, at the Kuyangshu Nordic Center and Biathlon Center in Taizicheng. Alexander Bolshunov, representing the Russian Olympic Committee, won the event, and Ivan Yakimushkin, also of ROC, won silver, his first Olympic medal. Simen Hegstad Krüger of Norway won the bronze medal, competing in his first and only race at these Games after an illness. Bolshunov became only the second skier who won 30 km and 50 km at the same Olympics, after Russian Nikolay Zimyatov accomplished this in 1980. This event was delayed by an hour and shortened to due to high winds and freezing temperature. Temperature was or with windchill, while wind gusts varied within 17-30 mph (27-48 km/h), according to the local weather. Athletes complained that the weather conditions were too severe, but many also criticized the decision to shorten the race. 28th place finisher, Finland’s Remi Lindh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cross-country Skiing (sport)
Competitive cross-country skiing encompasses a variety of race formats and course lengths. Rules of cross-country skiing are sanctioned by the International Ski Federation and by various national organizations. International competitions include the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, and at the Winter Olympic Games. Such races occur over homologated, groomed courses designed to support classic (in-track) and freestyle events, where the skiers may employ skate skiing. It also encompasses cross-country ski marathon events, sanctioned by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, and cross-country ski orienteering events, sanctioned by the International Orienteering Federation. Related forms of competition are biathlon, where competitors race on cross-country skis and stop to shoot at targets with rifles, and paralympic cross-country skiing that allows athletes with disabilities to compete at cross-country skiing with adaptive equipment. Norwegian army un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Johannes Høsflot Klæbo (born 22 October 1996) is a Norwegian cross-country skier who represents Byåsen IL. He holds multiple records, most notably for being the youngest male in history to win the FIS Cross-Country World Cup, the Tour de Ski, a World Championship event, and an Olympic event in cross-country skiing. During the 2019–2020 World Cup season, Klæbo became the most successful male sprinter in World Cup history in terms of individual race victories and set a new record for the most overall sprint titles, with 4. He is currently the most successful male overall race winner in the competition's history. Klæbo won three gold medals at the 2018 Winter Olympics, in his debut Olympic appearance. Athletic career 2015–16: World Cup debut Klæbo made his debut in the World Cup in the 2015–16 season in the classic sprint in Drammen, Norway on 3 February 2016. He finished 15th in the race. 2016–17: Breakthrough season In the following 2016–17 season, Klæbo ach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dario Cologna
Dario Cologna (born 11 March 1986) is a Swiss cross-country skier. He has four overall World Cup victories, four Olympic gold medals, one World Championships gold medal and four Tour de Ski victories in his career. On 3 November 2021, he announced his retirement from cross-country skiing following the 2021–2022 season. Early life Cologna is a native Rumantsch speaker. He was born in Santa Maria Val Müstair, in the Lower Engadine, to Italian parents. His father Remo is from Val di Non in Trentino, while his mother Christine is from Stelvio/Stilfs in South Tyrol. He holds both Italian and Swiss citizenship. He is the older brother of Swiss skier Gianluca Cologna. Career Early career and the breakthrough 2008–09 season In 2006, Dario Cologna won a bronze medal at the 10 km classic event in the Junior World Championships in Kranj, Slovenia. Cologna debuted in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Kuusamo in November 2006 and took his first points in Falun in March 2007. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hans Christer Holund
Hans Christer Holund (born 25 February 1989) is a Norwegian cross-country skier who represents Lyn. Holund won the 10 km classical at Junior World Championships in 2008, and debuted in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Lahti on 8 March 2009. At the Norwegian National Championships in 2016, Holund was on the SFK Lyn team with Jonas Udjus Frorud and Simen Hegstad Krüger that won the 3 × 10 km relay. Holund won the gold medal at the 2021 World Championship in Oberstdorf in 15 km freestyle individual. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games * 2 medals – (1 silver, 1 bronze) Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships * 6 medals – (4 gold, 2 bronze) World Cup Season standings Individual podiums *2 victories – (2 ) *20 podiums – (13 , 7 ) Team podiums * 2 victories – (2 ) * 7 podiums – (7 ) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Musgrave
Andrew "Andy" Musgrave (born 6 March 1990) is a British cross-country skier. He has competed in the World Cup since 2008 and represented Great Britain at the 2009 World Championships and the 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 Winter Olympics. Personal life and education Musgrave was born in Dorset, England, to parents Frank and Hilary. Frank worked in the oil industry, and his family lived all over the world due to his employment: they left Dorset when Andrew was one year of age, and he has subsequently lived in Shetland, Alaska, Aberdeenshire and Norway. He originally started competing as an alpine skier after his family moved to Alaska when he was five years old; however, he subsequently switched to snowboarding and cross-country skiing. After moving to Aberdeenshire at the age of 11, he started to focus on cross-country skiing on a serious basis alongside friends Andrew Young and Callum Smith. He is the younger brother of former cross-country skier Posy Musgrave. He also has anot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Furger
Roman Furger (born 10 February 1990) is a Swiss, former cross-country skier who represented the club Schattdorf. He competed at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2017 in Lahti, Finland. He announced his retirement from cross-country skiing on March 8, 2023. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships World Cup Season standings Team podiums * 2 podiums – (1 , 1 ) References External links * * 1990 births Living people Swiss male cross-country skiers Tour de Ski skiers Cross-country skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic cross-country skiers for Switzerland People from the canton of Uri {{Switzerland-crosscountry-skiing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Manificat
Maurice Manificat (born 4 April 1986) is a French cross-country skier who has competed since 2004. Career He has achieved three World Cup victories, in Lahti (March 2010), in Canmore (December 2012), both in the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit event, and in Davos (December 2017), in 15 km freestyle. Manificat also finished 47th in the 15 km + 15 km double pursuit event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he finished fourth in the 4 x 10 km relay. He won the bronze medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. In the World Championship in Falun 2015, he won the silver medal in 15 km freestyle. Johan Olsson of Sweden won the race. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games * 4 medals – (4 bronze) Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Poromaa
William Poromaa (born 23 December 2000) is a Swedish cross-country skier who competes internationally. He competed at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021 in Oberstdorf, where he placed fourth in the relay with the Swedish team. Personal life Poromaa is a son of former cross-country skiers Anette Fanqvist and . Poromaa is of Finnish descent through his paternal grandmother. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships *1 medal – (1 bronze) World Cup Season standings Individual podiums *5 podiums – (4 , 1 ) Team podiums * 1 victory – (1 ) * 2 podiums – (2 ) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Poromaa, William 2000 births Living people Swedish male cross-country skiers Swedish people of Finnish descent Cross-country skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic cross-country skiers for Sweden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Patterson (skier, Born 1992)
Scott Patterson (born January 28, 1992) is an American cross-country skier. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics and 2022 Winter Olympics. He skied for South Anchorage High School, where he was a three-time Alaska State skimeister. He then skied for the University of Vermont along with his sister, Caitlin. Currently, he represents Alaska Pacific University professionally and the US Ski Team. Most recently, he placed 10th at the World Championships 50k Classic race in Obersdorf, Germany. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships World Cup Season standings Team podiums *1 victory – (1 ) *1 podium – (1 ) References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Patterson, Scott 1992 births Living people Cross-country skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics American male cross-country sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clément Parisse
Clément Parisse (born 6 July 1993) is a French cross-country skier. He has competed in the World Cup since the 2014 season. He represented France at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2015 in Falun, Sweden. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games * 2 medals – (2 bronze) Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships * 2 medals – (2 bronze) World Cup Season standings Team podiums * 1 podium – (1 ) References External links * 1993 births Living people French male cross-country skiers Cross-country skiers at the 2018 Winter Olympics Cross-country skiers at the 2022 Winter Olympics Tour de Ski skiers Olympic cross-country skiers for France Sportspeople from Essonne Medalists at the 2018 Winter Olympics Medalists at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for France Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing FIS Nordic World Ski Championsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denis Spitsov
Denis Sergeyevich Spitsov (russian: Денис Сергеевич Спицов; born 16 August 1996) is a Russian cross-country skier who competes internationally. Spitsov debuted in the World Cup in Davos, Switzerland, on 9 December 2017. He participated at the 2018 Winter Olympics, where he won a bronze medal in 15 km interval race, two silver medals in team sprint (with Alexander Bolshunov) and men's relay. Spitsov also finished fourth in 30 km skiathlon. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games * 5 medals – (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) World Championships World Cup Season standings Individual podiums *1 victory – (1 ) *6 podiums – (1 , 5 ) Team podiums * 1 victory – (1 ) * 4 podiums – (4 ) Personal life On 10 February 2022, Spitsov, who was previously senior lieutenant, received the rank of captain by the National Guard of Russia The National Guard of the Russian Fed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sjur Røthe
Sjur Røthe (born 2 July 1988) is a Norwegian cross-country skier. He is a three-time World champion. Career He made his World Cup debut in March 2009 in Trondheim, but did not finish the race, and collected his first World Cup points in November 2009 in Beitostølen, with an eighteenth place. A fifteenth place in a 4 × 10 km relay race followed. He represents the sports club Voss IL, and lives in Oslo. He was diagnosed with Bekhterev's disease. Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). Olympic Games Distance reduced to 30 km due to weather conditions. World Championships *5 medals – (3 gold, 2 bronze) World Cup Season standings Individual podiums *6 victories – (2 , 4 ) *29 podiums – (17 , 12 ) Team podiums * 7 victories – (7 ) * 13 podiums – (13 ) References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Rothe, Sjur 1988 births Living people People from Voss Norwegian male cross-co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
