Chris André Jespersen (born 18 October 1983) is a Norwegian

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who has competed since 2002. His best World Cup finishes were second in a 30 km event in

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in 2013, and second in the

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. Jespersen's lone win was in the 4 × 10 km relay in 2008, also in Sweden. Jespersen represented Norway at the

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, 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

World Championships

World Cup

Season standings

Individual podiums

*1 victory – (1 ) *6 podiums – (3 , 3 )

Team podiums

* 1 victory – (1 ) * 3 podiums – (3 )

References

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* 1983 births Living people Norwegian male cross-country skiers Tour de Ski skiers Olympic cross-country skiers of Norway Cross-country skiers at the 2014 Winter Olympics People from Hordaland Sportspeople from Vestland {{Norway-XC-skiing-bio-stub