About
Norwegian cross-country skier (Byaasen IL) and runner from Trondheim, known for his classic technique. Won relay gold at the 2015 World Championships in Falun and again at the 2017 Worlds in Lahti. Had 4 individual World Cup wins and 20 podiums across 14 seasons (2012-2026), plus 2 team wins from 9 team podiums. Also competed internationally in cross country running, representing Norway at the 2019 European Cross Country Championships. Retired from cross-country skiing in early 2026 -- announced end of January, finishing out the season -- after being dropped from Norway's national team and missing 2026 Olympic qualification; he is now a running coach at Trondheimsfjord Folk High School, drawing on his own background in competitive cross country running.
World Cup record through 2025-26 season: 4 individual wins, 20 podiums (160 starts); 2 team wins, 9 team podiums (10 starts). World Championships: 2015 relay gold; 2017 relay gold. Left off the Norwegian national team for 2025-26 per Norwegian press (sportsidioten.no); career status uncertain as of this entry.