Chris Jespersen


Chris André Jespersen 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.

Olympic Games

World Championships

World Cup

Season standings

Individual podiums

No.SeasonDateLocationRaceLevelPlace
1 2013–14 14 December 2013 Davos, Switzerland30 km Individual FWorld Cup2nd
2 2013–14 28 December 2013 Oberhof, Germany4.5 km Individual FStage World Cup3rd
3 2013–14 4 January 2014 Val di Fiemme, Italy10 km Individual CStage World Cup3rd
4 2013–14 5 January 2014 Val di Fiemme, Italy9 km Pursuit FStage World Cup1st
5 2013–14 28 December 2013
– 5 January 2014
Tour de SkiOverall StandingsWorld Cup2nd
6 2014–15 5 January 2014 Davos, Switzerland15 km Individual CWorld Cup3rd

Team podiums