Vasaloppet
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Vasaloppet is an annual long distance (90 km) cross-country ski race (ski marathon
) held on the first Sunday of March in northwestern Dalarna
, Sweden
between the village of Sälen
and town of Mora. It is the oldest, one of the longest, and in popular consideration the biggest cross-country ski race in the world. In the 80th race, held on 7 March 2004, some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event. More than 40,000 participated in one of the seven different races held during the first week of March. The race was first run in 1922, inspired by a run by King Gustav Vasa
in 1520. The winner of the first race was Ernst Alm
from Norsjö
, 22 years old, who is also the youngest ever winner of the race.
In 1520, the young nobleman Gustav Ericsson Vasa
was escaping from the troops of Christian II
, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway (the Kalmar Union
). Much of the Swedish nobility was in opposition to the king, and had nicknamed him Christian the Tyrant. In a move to silence the opposition, Christian invited the Swedish aristocracy to a reconciliation party in Stockholm
, only to have them, including Gustav's parents, massacred in what came to be known as the Stockholm Bloodbath
.
Danish and Swedish kings have on a few occasions ordered murders of their opponents, but that has never been tolerated. (Christian II and Erik XIV did that, but they soon had to leave their position as king).
Gustav was escaping through Dalarna, fearing for his life if he were discovered by the king's troops, when he spoke to the assembled men of Mora and tried to convince them to raise a levy and start a rebellion against King Christian. The men did not want to fight while escaping on skis, and Gustav started toward Norway to seek refuge. He was caught at Sälen by two Mora brothers on skis. The men in Mora had changed their minds after hearing that the Danish rulers had decided to raise taxes, and they now wanted Gustav to lead the rebellion. On 6 June 1523, Gustav Vasa was crowned king of Sweden
, having defeated the Danish king Christian and dissolved the Kalmar Union. Sweden has been fully independent ever since.
The women's World Cup Vasaloppet was held over 45 km the previous day, rather than being integrated with the full Vasaloppet. Marit Bjørgen
of Norway won easily, though the field included only World Cup racers, since the marathon specialists chose to race in the full-distance event the next day.
Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson
has the most titles, with 9. Janne Stefansson
(7), Jan Ottosson
(4), Arthur Häggblad
(4), Bengt Hassis (3), Oskar Svärd
(3) and Daniel Tynell
(3) are the only other racers with more than two titles. Six men have two titles.
The average winning time is 5:11:38 (a per-kilometer average of 3:28). The record winning time is 3:38:57 (2:26 per kilometer), set by Peter Göransson
of Sweden in 1998. Only nine winners have finished in less than four hours. The ten fastest times include eight Swedes, one Norwegian, and one Swiss; only Oskar Svärd
appears more than once in the list of the ten fastest times. Of the ten fastest times, two occurred in the 1980s, three in the 1990s, four in the 2000s and one in the 2010s.
Average times per decade have declined in each ten-year span, with the sharpest drop between decade averages occurring in the 1960s, for which the average winning time was 31:45 faster than the average winning time of the 1950s. The average winning time in the 1970s was 16:07 faster than the 1960s, the 1980s average was 24:09 faster than the 1970s, and the 1990s average was 13:06 faster than the 1980s. The average winning time in the 2000s is only 2:18 faster than the 1990s, however. As of 2011 the average winning time so far in the 2010s is 12:12 faster than the 2000s.
, 1954; Pauli Siitonen, 1973) and Austria (Walter Mayer
, 1980; Mikhail Botvinov
, 1997). Five countries have produced one winner: East Germany (Gert-Dietmar Klause
, 1975), the Soviet Union (Ivan Garanin
, 1977), France (Jean-Paul Pierrat, 1978), Switzerland (Konrad Hallenbarter
, 1983), and Estonia (Raul Olle
, 2000).
Sweden won every race until 1954, when Pekka Kuvaja of Finland won the race. The next non-Swede to win was Ole Ellefsæter
of Norway (1971), who kicked off a decade in which Sweden won just five titles and racers from five other countries won the five other titles. Sweden won 8 of the titles in the 1980s (Austria [Mayer, 1980] and Switzerland [Hallenbarter, 1983] each won one title in that decade), and 8 more in the 1990s (Austria won one more title in that decade [Botvinov, 1997], and the race was canceled once [1990]). In the 2000s, Sweden won seven races, Norway won twice (Anders Aukland, 2004; Jørgen Aukland, 2008), and Estonia won once (Olle, 2000).
Women's winners have been received awards since 1997. Women were allowed to race, but did not receive awards, in 1922-23 and 1981-1996. The first woman was Margit Nordin in 1923. Women were banned from 1924 to 1980. The ban was introduced since it was considered bad for women's health to participate in such a competition. This ban was criticized especially after 1960. Some defended the ban saying that allowing women would reduce the reputation as a tough challenge. Several women have participated in the race during the ban, disguised as men.
, USA. The American Vasaloppet features a 13 km, 35 km and 58 km freestyle races, a 42 km classical race, and many other events in and around the town of Mora. Even a children's Miniloppet is held, with various lengths for the races so all children no matter what age can compete in a shorter race. The first place male and female racers in the 58 km freestyle race win a trip to compete in the Swedish Vasaloppet, or a thousand dollars prize money, (about the equivalent of the trip and entry fee for the Swedish Vasaloppet).
Vasaloppet Japan has been held in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō
, since 1981.
The Chinese Vasaloppet has been held in Changchun
since 2003.
The third edition of the Jonquière, Québec
, Vasaloppet was held on 1 March 2009, and featured a 90 km race. It was held at the ski resort Le Norvégien.
Ski marathon
A ski marathon is a long distance cross-country skiing race, usually more than 40 kilometers. Skiers can use either classic or freestyle techniques depending on the rules of the race.Races include:...
) held on the first Sunday of March in northwestern Dalarna
Dalarna
', English exonym: Dalecarlia, is a historical province or landskap in central Sweden. Another English language form established in literature is the Dales. Places involving the element Dalecarlia exist in the United States....
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
between the village of Sälen
Sälen
Sälen is a locality situated in Malung-Sälen Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden with 508 inhabitants in 2005.In the winter tens of thousands of tourists enter the area. Sälen is noted for hosting the start of Vasaloppet, the oldest , longest , and largest cross country ski race in the world...
and town of Mora. It is the oldest, one of the longest, and in popular consideration the biggest cross-country ski race in the world. In the 80th race, held on 7 March 2004, some 15,500 skiers competed in the main event. More than 40,000 participated in one of the seven different races held during the first week of March. The race was first run in 1922, inspired by a run by King Gustav Vasa
Gustav I of Sweden
Gustav I of Sweden, born Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family and later known simply as Gustav Vasa , was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death....
in 1520. The winner of the first race was Ernst Alm
Ernst Alm
Ernst Alm was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. He finished sixth in the 50 kilometre event. Alm also won the first Vasaloppet in 1922 and is still the youngest to have done so.-External links:*...
from Norsjö
Norsjö
Norsjö is a locality and the seat of Norsjö Municipality in Västerbotten County, Sweden with 2,102 inhabitants in 2005. It is the birthplace of Swedish writer Torgny Lindgren and American author Charlotte Agell, who currently resides in Maine....
, 22 years old, who is also the youngest ever winner of the race.
Legend
Gustav I of Sweden
Gustav I of Sweden, born Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family and later known simply as Gustav Vasa , was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death....
was escaping from the troops of Christian II
Christian II of Denmark
Christian II was King of Denmark, Norway and Sweden , during the Kalmar Union.-Background:...
, king of Denmark, Sweden and Norway (the Kalmar Union
Kalmar Union
The Kalmar Union is a historiographical term meaning a series of personal unions that united the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway , and Sweden under a single monarch, though intermittently and with a population...
). Much of the Swedish nobility was in opposition to the king, and had nicknamed him Christian the Tyrant. In a move to silence the opposition, Christian invited the Swedish aristocracy to a reconciliation party in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, only to have them, including Gustav's parents, massacred in what came to be known as the Stockholm Bloodbath
Stockholm Bloodbath
The Stockholm Bloodbath, or the Stockholm Massacre , took place as the result of a successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces under the command of King Christian II...
.
Danish and Swedish kings have on a few occasions ordered murders of their opponents, but that has never been tolerated. (Christian II and Erik XIV did that, but they soon had to leave their position as king).
Gustav was escaping through Dalarna, fearing for his life if he were discovered by the king's troops, when he spoke to the assembled men of Mora and tried to convince them to raise a levy and start a rebellion against King Christian. The men did not want to fight while escaping on skis, and Gustav started toward Norway to seek refuge. He was caught at Sälen by two Mora brothers on skis. The men in Mora had changed their minds after hearing that the Danish rulers had decided to raise taxes, and they now wanted Gustav to lead the rebellion. On 6 June 1523, Gustav Vasa was crowned king of Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, having defeated the Danish king Christian and dissolved the Kalmar Union. Sweden has been fully independent ever since.
World cup race
- The Swedish Vasaloppet is included in the Worldloppet Ski FederationWorldloppet Ski FederationThe Worldloppet Ski Federation is a federation of long distance cross-country skiing events whose aim is to promote cross-country skiing through various ski races. The federation was founded in 1978 in Uppsala, Sweden.-Locations:...
, a series of long distance cross country ski races.
- In 2006, the Vasaloppet was included in the FIS Cross-Country World CupFIS Cross-Country World CupThe FIS Cross-Country World Cup is an annual cross-country skiing competition, arranged by the International Ski Federation since 1981. The competition was arranged unofficially between 1973 and 1981, although it received provisional recognition on the 31...
; a large complement of World Cup racers joined the men's field for the full 90 km distance. Owing to the distance—40 km longer than the longest race usually skied in the World Cup—as well as the proximity to the just-concluded Olympic GamesOlympic GamesThe Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
in Torino, the race was again dominated by long-distance specialists rather than World Cup racers. Daniel Tynell won the race, just ahead of Jerry Ahrlin, while Anders Aukland - who has skied on both the Norwegian national World Cup team and in marathons like the Vasaloppet - finished third.
The women's World Cup Vasaloppet was held over 45 km the previous day, rather than being integrated with the full Vasaloppet. Marit Bjørgen
Marit Bjørgen
Marit Bjørgen is a Norwegian cross country skier and triple olympic champion from Midtre Gauldal, Norway. Bjørgen is the most successful sprinter in Cross-Country World Cup history, with twenty-four victories. She is ranked first in the all-time Cross-Country World Cup rankings with forty-eight...
of Norway won easily, though the field included only World Cup racers, since the marathon specialists chose to race in the full-distance event the next day.
Vasaloppet week
The week preceding Vasaloppet is known as Vasaloppet week. Races held during this week include:- KortVasan (short - 30 km)
- TjejVasan (ladies - 30 km)
- HalvVasan (half - 45 km)
- Öppet spår (non-competitive 90 km)
- StafettVasan (relay 90 km)
- SkejtVasan (free technique 30 km and 45 km).
- Vasaloppet (90 km)
Winners
| Year | Name | Club/Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | Ernst Alm Ernst Alm Ernst Alm was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1924 Winter Olympics. He finished sixth in the 50 kilometre event. Alm also won the first Vasaloppet in 1922 and is still the youngest to have done so.-External links:*... |
 IFK Norsjö, SwedenSweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
7:32:49 |
| 1923 | Oskar Lindberg Oskar Lindberg (skier) Oskar Lindberg was a Swedish cross-country skier. He came second in the first Vasaloppet in 1922 , and won himself the second race in 1923.... |
IFK Norsjö, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:32:41 |
| 1924 | John Lindgren John Lindgren John Halvar Theofron Lindgren was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1920s.He was born in Hedlunda, Lycksele Municipality.... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:53:26 |
| 1925 | Sven Utterström Sven Utterström Sven "Uttern" L. Utterström was a Swedish skier who competed in cross country.He was born in Boden, Sweden and won several medals at the Winter Olympics, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and the Holmenkollen ski festival.Utterström won the 50 km cross country event at the Holmenkollen ski... |
Bodens BK Bodens BK Bodens BK is a Swedish football club located in Boden in Norrbotten. The club, formed 1916, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:03:55 |
| 1926 | Per-Erik Hedlund | Malungs IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:36:07 |
| 1927 | Konrad Pettersson | Luleå SK Luleå SK Luleå SK is a Swedish football club located in Luleå.-Background:Luleå Sportklubb was founded on on 22 October 1915 at Lundgrens café in Storgatan.... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:19:32 |
| 1928 | Per-Erik Hedlund Sven Utterström Sven Utterström Sven "Uttern" L. Utterström was a Swedish skier who competed in cross country.He was born in Boden, Sweden and won several medals at the Winter Olympics, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and the Holmenkollen ski festival.Utterström won the 50 km cross country event at the Holmenkollen ski... |
Särna SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... Bodens BKBodens BK Bodens BK is a Swedish football club located in Boden in Norrbotten. The club, formed 1916, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:33:23 |
| 1929 | J A Persson | Arjeplogs SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:38:22 |
| 1930 | Verner Lundström | Arvidsjaurs IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:56:30 |
| 1931 | Anders Ström Anders Ström Anders Ström was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1928 Winter Olympics.In 1928 he finished seventh in the 50 kilometre event.-External links:*... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:37:47 |
| 1932 | Cancelled | ||
| 1933 | Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:57:09 |
| 1934 | Cancelled | ||
| 1935 | Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:08:55 |
| 1936 | Sven Hansson Sven Hansson Sven Hansson was a Swedish cross country skier who competed in the 1930s. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1938 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti.... |
Lima IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:31:55 |
| 1937 | Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:05:56 |
| 1938 | Elias Nilsson | Östersunds SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:48:28 |
| 1939 | Alfred Lif | Orsa IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:35:59 |
| 1940 | Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad Arthur Häggblad was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:23:57 |
| 1941 | Mauritz Brännström Mauritz Brännström Mauritz Brännström was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1930s through the 1950s.-Skiing career:Brännström won the Vasaloppet event in 1941.... |
IFK Norsjö, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:51:12 |
| 1942 | Olle Wiklund | IFK Bergvik IFK Bergvik IFK Bergvik is a Swedish football club located in Bergvik. -Background:IFK Bergvik currently plays in Division 4 Hälsingland which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Bergviks IP in Bergvik.... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:31:50 |
| 1943 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:47:10 |
| 1944 | Gösta Andersson Gösta Andersson (skier) Gösta Andersson was a Swedish cross-country skier who won the Vasaloppet ski race in 1944 with a margin of one second before Nils Karlsson .-References:... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:18:43 |
| 1945 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:27:59 |
| 1946 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:08:42 |
| 1947 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:59:35 |
| 1948 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:35:13 |
| 1949 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:44:09 |
| 1950 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:08:25 |
| 1951 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:27:20 |
| 1952 | Sigfrid Mattsson | Skarpnäcks IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:09:45 |
| 1953 | Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson Nils Karlsson Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:01:55 |
| 1954 | Pekka Kuvaja Pekka Kuvaja Armas Petter "Pekka" Kuvaja was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s.He was born in Heinävesi and died in Tampere.... |
6:22:51 | |
| 1955 | Sixten Jernberg Sixten Jernberg Eddy Sixten Jernberg is a retired Swedish cross country skier.... |
Lima IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:27:28 |
| 1956 | Sigvard Jonsson | Rossöns IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:23:36 |
| 1957 | Gunnar Larsson | Oxbergs IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
6:23:40 |
| 1958 | Gunnar Larsson | Oxbergs IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:31:50 |
| 1959 | Sune Larsson Sune Larsson Sune Larsson was a former Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1950s. He earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun.-External links:*... |
Oxbergs IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:13:28 |
| 1960 | Sixten Jernberg Sixten Jernberg Eddy Sixten Jernberg is a retired Swedish cross country skier.... |
Lima IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:13:26 |
| 1961 | David Johansson David Johansson (skier) David Johansson, called 'Dalle', is a Swedish cross-country skier who won the 38th Vasaloppet ski race in 1961. After his own career, David Johansson coached the successful Swedish skier Thomas Magnusson.-References:... |
Delsbo IF Delsbo IF Delsbo IF is a Swedish football club located in Delsbo. -Background:Delsbo IF currently plays in Division 4 Hälsingland which is the sixth tier of Swedish football. They play their home matches at the Delsbo IP in Delsbo.... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:45:10 |
| 1962 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:07:46 |
| 1963 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:56:25 |
| 1964 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:32:07 |
| 1965 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:35:03 |
| 1966 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:52:38 |
| 1967 | Assar Rönnlund Assar Rönnlund Assar Rönnlund was a Swedish cross-country skier. Rönnlund's biggest success was at the 1962 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Zakopane where he won two gold medals and a silver . As a result, he earned the Svenska Dagbladet Gold Medal that year for his championship successes... |
IFK Umeå IFK Umeå IFK Umeå is a Swedish football club located in Umeå in Västerbotten County.-Background:Idrottsföreningen Kamraterna Umeå was formed on the 6th November 1901. The club has 9 sections covering badminton, bandy, bowling, boxing, football, athletics, orienteering, skiing and weightlifting... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:20:22 |
| 1968 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:39:49 |
| 1969 | Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck... |
Sälens IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:50:07 |
| 1970 | Lars-Arne Bölling | IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:08:38 |
| 1971 | Ole Ellefsæter Ole Ellefsæter Ole Ellefsæter is a retired sportsman from Norway. He chiefly competed in cross-country skiing, and won two gold medals at the 1968 Winter Olympics. At the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships he won one gold and one silver medal, and in 1971 he became the first Norwegian to win Vasaloppet... |
5:12:56 | |
| 1972 | Lars-Arne Bölling | IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:35:19 |
| 1973 | Pauli Siitonen | 4:42:11 | |
| 1974 | Matti Kuosku | Högbo IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:06:23 |
| 1975 | Gert-Dietmar Klause Gert-Dietmar Klause Gert-Dietmar Klause . is a former East German cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. He won a silver medal in the 50 km at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck.... |
4:20:29 | |
| 1976 | Matti Kuosku | Högbo IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:09:07 |
| 1977 | Ivan Garanin Ivan Garanin Ivan Ivanovich Garanin is a former cross-country skier who represented the Soviet Union.Garanin trained at VSS Enbek in Rudni, Qostanay Province. At the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Garanin took a bronze medals in the 30 km and the 4 x 10 km relay... |
4:30:34 | |
| 1978 | Jean-Paul Pierrat | 5:20:12 | |
| 1979 | Ola Hassis | Orsa IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:05:58 |
| 1980 | Walter Mayer Walter Mayer Walter Mayer is an Austrian Cross-country skier and coach. He won the Vasaloppet in 1980, and finished second in 1992. As a coach, he was banned from the 2006 and 2010 Olympics after blood transfusion equipment was found in a house used by Austrian skiers during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt... |
4:08:02 | |
| 1981 | Sven-Åke Lundbäck Sven-Åke Lundbäck Sven-Åke Lundbäck is a former Swedish cross-country skier who competed from 1972 to 1980. He won the 15 km gold at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.... |
IFK Råneå, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:29:32 |
| 1982 | Lasse Frykberg | IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:28:50 |
| 1983 | Konrad Hallenbarter Konrad Hallenbarter Konrad Hallenbarter was a Swiss cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1985. At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he finished fifth in the 4 x 10 km relay and ninth in the 50 km events.... |
3:58:08 | |
| 1984 | Hans Persson | Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:14:14 |
| 1985 | Bengt Hassis | Orsa IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:45:43 |
| 1986 | Bengt Hassis | Orsa IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:48:55 |
| 1987 | Anders Larsson Anders Larsson Anders Larsson may refer to:* The music composer of Desmond & the Swamp Barbarian Trap* A survivor of the 1990 People's Republic of China airliner collision*Anders Larsson *Anders Larsson... |
Bondsjöhöjden, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:20:20 |
| 1988 | Anders Blomqvist Anders Blomqvist Anders Blomqvist is a Swedish professor of pain research at Linköping University.Anders Blomqvist was born in Norrköping, Sweden. He obtained a doctorate degree in medical science in 1981 and was appointed associate professor of anatomy in 1983 at Uppsala University, Sweden... Örjan Blomqvist |
IFK Lidingö IFK Lidingö IFK Lidingö is a Swedish sports club, part of the IFK system, based on the island of Lidingö outside Stockholm. Although the club takes part in numerous sports, it is most famous for its football, athletics and orienteering sections. The football team are called IFK Lidingö FK.The club was founded... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... IFK LidingöIFK Lidingö IFK Lidingö is a Swedish sports club, part of the IFK system, based on the island of Lidingö outside Stockholm. Although the club takes part in numerous sports, it is most famous for its football, athletics and orienteering sections. The football team are called IFK Lidingö FK.The club was founded... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:47:04 |
| 1989 | Jan Ottosson Jan Ottosson Jan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:09:33 |
| 1990 | Cancelled | ||
| 1991 | Jan Ottosson Jan Ottosson Jan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:07:11 |
| 1992 | Jan Ottosson Jan Ottosson Jan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:57:04 |
| 1993 | Håkan Westin | Graningealliansen, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:02:10 |
| 1994 | Jan Ottosson Jan Ottosson Jan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:06:19 |
| 1995 | Sven-Erik Danielsson | Dala-Järna IK Dala-Järna IK Dala-Järna IK is a Swedish football club located in Dala Järna in Vansbro Municipality, Dalarna County.-Background:Since their foundation Dala-Järna IK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system. The club currently plays in Division 3 Västra... , Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:11:09 |
| 1996 | Håkan Westin | Graningealliansen, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:01:15 |
| 1997 | Michail Botvinov | 4:11:41 | |
| 1998 | Peter Göransson Peter Göransson Peter Göransson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. His best World Cup finish was 12th in a sprint event in Sweden in 1997.-References:... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:38:57 |
| 1999 | Staffan Larsson Staffan Larsson Staffan Larsson, , is a Swedish cross-country skier.Larsson competed at an elite level from 1992 to 2005. He took part in the Vasaloppet on numerous occasions, and finished second in 1998 after a late spurt from Peter Göransson. Larsson took revenge a year later when he won the... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:31:37 |
| 2000 | Raul Olle Raul Olle Raul Olle is an Estonian cross-country skier. He represented Estonia at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:... |
4:14:38 | |
| 2001 | Henrik Eriksson Henrik Eriksson Henrik Eriksson is a professional Swedish ice hockey player. He is currently a right winger for Mora IK in HockeyAllsvenskan. Eriksson previously played for Djurgårdens IF. During his time in Djurgården, Eriksson usually played in the fourth line with Carl Gustafsson and Jacob Josefson.-Career... |
IFK Mora, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:01:22 |
| 2002 | Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won the ski marathon Vasaloppet three times, in 2002, 2006 and 2009. Tynell has also won the König Ludwig Lauf, an event that is part of Worldloppet Ski Federation, twice. He represents the ski club Grycksbo IF.-References:... |
Falun/Borlänge SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:58:52 |
| 2003 | Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*... |
Sollefteå SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:58:23 |
| 2004 | Anders Aukland Anders Aukland Anders Aukland is a professional Norwegian cross-country skier who has won both Olympic and World Championship gold medals. He lives in Oslo.... |
3:48:42 | |
| 2005 | Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*... |
Ulricehamns IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:51:47 |
| 2006 | Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won the ski marathon Vasaloppet three times, in 2002, 2006 and 2009. Tynell has also won the König Ludwig Lauf, an event that is part of Worldloppet Ski Federation, twice. He represents the ski club Grycksbo IF.-References:... |
Grycksbo IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:34:09 |
| 2007 | Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd Oskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*... |
Ulricehamns IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:43:40 |
| 2008 | Jørgen Aukland Jørgen Aukland Jørgen Aukland is a Norwegian cross-country skier, specialised on long distance skiing. He is the brother of Anders Aukland and Fredrik Aukland.He has his education from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.-Sports merits:... |
 Team Xtra Personnel, NorwayNorway Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million... |
4:13:45 |
| 2009 | Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell Daniel Tynell is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won the ski marathon Vasaloppet three times, in 2002, 2006 and 2009. Tynell has also won the König Ludwig Lauf, an event that is part of Worldloppet Ski Federation, twice. He represents the ski club Grycksbo IF.-References:... |
Grycksbo IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:10:56 |
| 2010 | Jörgen Brink Jörgen Brink Jörgen Brink is a Swedish cross-country skier and biathlete who has competed since 1994. He earned three bronze medals at the 2003 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme .Brink's best finish at the Winter Olympics was a 24th in the individual sprint in 2002... |
Hudiksvalls IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:02:59 |
| 2011 | Jörgen Brink Jörgen Brink Jörgen Brink is a Swedish cross-country skier and biathlete who has competed since 1994. He earned three bronze medals at the 2003 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme .Brink's best finish at the Winter Olympics was a 24th in the individual sprint in 2002... |
Hudiksvalls IF, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
3:51:51 |
Statistics
A few facts about the male winners through the 2007 race:Nils 'Mora-Nisse' Karlsson
Nils Karlsson
Nils Emanuel Karlsson, known as Mora-Nisse is a Swedish cross-country skier. He was born in Mora, Dalarna.He won the Olympic gold medal in the 50 km at the 1948 Winter Olympics, a bronze medal in 50 km at the 1950 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, and a total of 37 gold medals in Swedish...
has the most titles, with 9. Janne Stefansson
Janne Stefansson
Janne Stefansson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed during the 1960s. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck...
(7), Jan Ottosson
Jan Ottosson
Jan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history...
(4), Arthur Häggblad
Arthur Häggblad
Arthur Häggblad was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the 1930s...
(4), Bengt Hassis (3), Oskar Svärd
Oskar Svärd
Oskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*...
(3) and Daniel Tynell
Daniel Tynell
Daniel Tynell is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won the ski marathon Vasaloppet three times, in 2002, 2006 and 2009. Tynell has also won the König Ludwig Lauf, an event that is part of Worldloppet Ski Federation, twice. He represents the ski club Grycksbo IF.-References:...
(3) are the only other racers with more than two titles. Six men have two titles.
The average winning time is 5:11:38 (a per-kilometer average of 3:28). The record winning time is 3:38:57 (2:26 per kilometer), set by Peter Göransson
Peter Göransson
Peter Göransson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. His best World Cup finish was 12th in a sprint event in Sweden in 1997.-References:...
of Sweden in 1998. Only nine winners have finished in less than four hours. The ten fastest times include eight Swedes, one Norwegian, and one Swiss; only Oskar Svärd
Oskar Svärd
Oskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*...
appears more than once in the list of the ten fastest times. Of the ten fastest times, two occurred in the 1980s, three in the 1990s, four in the 2000s and one in the 2010s.
- 1998: Peter GöranssonPeter GöranssonPeter Göransson is a Swedish cross country skier who competed from 1993 to 2003. His best World Cup finish was 12th in a sprint event in Sweden in 1997.-References:...
(SWE) - 3:38:57 - 2004: Anders AuklandAnders AuklandAnders Aukland is a professional Norwegian cross-country skier who has won both Olympic and World Championship gold medals. He lives in Oslo....
(NOR) - 3:48:42 - 1986: Bengt Hassis (SWE) - 3:48:55
- 2005: Oskar SvärdOskar SvärdOskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*...
(SWE) - 3:51:47 - 2011: Jörgen BrinkJörgen BrinkJörgen Brink is a Swedish cross-country skier and biathlete who has competed since 1994. He earned three bronze medals at the 2003 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Val di Fiemme .Brink's best finish at the Winter Olympics was a 24th in the individual sprint in 2002...
(SWE) - 3:51:51 - 1992: Jan OttossonJan OttossonJan Bo Ottosson is a former Swedish Cross-country skier. A national team skier, he also represented Åsarna IK during the 1980s and early 1990s. He won two gold medals in the 4 x 10 km relay at the Winter Olympics , providing some of the most iconic and impressive legs of Swedish Olympic history...
(SWE) - 3:57:04 - 1983: Konrad HallenbarterKonrad HallenbarterKonrad Hallenbarter was a Swiss cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1985. At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he finished fifth in the 4 x 10 km relay and ninth in the 50 km events....
(SWI) - 3:58:08 - 2003: Oskar SvärdOskar SvärdOskar Svärd is a Swedish Cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the Vasaloppet three times . In 2010, he won Marcialonga.-External links:*...
(SWE) - 3:58:23 - 2002: Daniel TynellDaniel TynellDaniel Tynell is a Swedish cross-country skier who has won the ski marathon Vasaloppet three times, in 2002, 2006 and 2009. Tynell has also won the König Ludwig Lauf, an event that is part of Worldloppet Ski Federation, twice. He represents the ski club Grycksbo IF.-References:...
(SWE) - 3:58:52 - 1996: Håkan Westin (SWE) - 4:01:15
Average times per decade have declined in each ten-year span, with the sharpest drop between decade averages occurring in the 1960s, for which the average winning time was 31:45 faster than the average winning time of the 1950s. The average winning time in the 1970s was 16:07 faster than the 1960s, the 1980s average was 24:09 faster than the 1970s, and the 1990s average was 13:06 faster than the 1980s. The average winning time in the 2000s is only 2:18 faster than the 1990s, however. As of 2011 the average winning time so far in the 2010s is 12:12 faster than the 2000s.
Sweden - the most winners
Sweden is the most prolific producer of winners, with 74 titles (including two all-Sweden ties, in 1928 and 1988), or 90% of the 82 contested races. (The race was canceled in 1932, 1934, and 1990). Norway has produced three winners: Ole Ellefsæter, 1971; Anders Aukland, 2004; and Jørgen Aukland, 2008. Two countries have produced two winners: Finland (Pekka KuvajaPekka Kuvaja
Armas Petter "Pekka" Kuvaja was a Finnish cross country skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s.He was born in Heinävesi and died in Tampere....
, 1954; Pauli Siitonen, 1973) and Austria (Walter Mayer
Walter Mayer
Walter Mayer is an Austrian Cross-country skier and coach. He won the Vasaloppet in 1980, and finished second in 1992. As a coach, he was banned from the 2006 and 2010 Olympics after blood transfusion equipment was found in a house used by Austrian skiers during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt...
, 1980; Mikhail Botvinov
Mikhail Botvinov
Mikhail Botvinov is a Russian-born Austrian cross country skier who competed from 1990 to 2007 for both Russia and Austria. He won two medals at the Winter Olympics with a silver in the men's 30 km freestyle mass start event in 2002 and a bronze in the men's 50 km freestyle mass start in 2006...
, 1997). Five countries have produced one winner: East Germany (Gert-Dietmar Klause
Gert-Dietmar Klause
Gert-Dietmar Klause . is a former East German cross-country skier who competed during the 1970s. He won a silver medal in the 50 km at the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck....
, 1975), the Soviet Union (Ivan Garanin
Ivan Garanin
Ivan Ivanovich Garanin is a former cross-country skier who represented the Soviet Union.Garanin trained at VSS Enbek in Rudni, Qostanay Province. At the 1976 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Garanin took a bronze medals in the 30 km and the 4 x 10 km relay...
, 1977), France (Jean-Paul Pierrat, 1978), Switzerland (Konrad Hallenbarter
Konrad Hallenbarter
Konrad Hallenbarter was a Swiss cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1985. At the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, he finished fifth in the 4 x 10 km relay and ninth in the 50 km events....
, 1983), and Estonia (Raul Olle
Raul Olle
Raul Olle is an Estonian cross-country skier. He represented Estonia at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano and at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.-References:...
, 2000).
Sweden won every race until 1954, when Pekka Kuvaja of Finland won the race. The next non-Swede to win was Ole Ellefsæter
Ole Ellefsæter
Ole Ellefsæter is a retired sportsman from Norway. He chiefly competed in cross-country skiing, and won two gold medals at the 1968 Winter Olympics. At the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships he won one gold and one silver medal, and in 1971 he became the first Norwegian to win Vasaloppet...
of Norway (1971), who kicked off a decade in which Sweden won just five titles and racers from five other countries won the five other titles. Sweden won 8 of the titles in the 1980s (Austria [Mayer, 1980] and Switzerland [Hallenbarter, 1983] each won one title in that decade), and 8 more in the 1990s (Austria won one more title in that decade [Botvinov, 1997], and the race was canceled once [1990]). In the 2000s, Sweden won seven races, Norway won twice (Anders Aukland, 2004; Jørgen Aukland, 2008), and Estonia won once (Olle, 2000).
Women's Winners
| Year | Name | Club/Nation | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sofia Lind Sofia Lind Sofia Lind, born 4 September 1975, is a Swedish cross-country skier. She won the women's race at the Vasaloppet four times, in 1997, 1999, 2004 and 2005. She also had the best time among the women in 1996, but prior to 1997, there was no official women's championship.-External links:*... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:06:35 |
| 1998 | Kerrin Petty | IFK Mora,  citizen of USA |
4:17:02 |
| 1999 | Sofia Lind Sofia Lind Sofia Lind, born 4 September 1975, is a Swedish cross-country skier. She won the women's race at the Vasaloppet four times, in 1997, 1999, 2004 and 2005. She also had the best time among the women in 1996, but prior to 1997, there was no official women's championship.-External links:*... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
5:04:50 |
| 2000 | Svetlana Nagejkina |  RussiaRussia Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects... |
4:52:35 |
| 2001 | Ulrica Persson | SK Bore, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:31:05 |
| 2002 | Svetlana Nagejkina | 4:38:47 | |
| 2003 | Ulrica Persson | SK Bore, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:32:57 |
| 2004 | Sofia Lind Sofia Lind Sofia Lind, born 4 September 1975, is a Swedish cross-country skier. She won the women's race at the Vasaloppet four times, in 1997, 1999, 2004 and 2005. She also had the best time among the women in 1996, but prior to 1997, there was no official women's championship.-External links:*... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:20:28 |
| 2005 | Sofia Lind Sofia Lind Sofia Lind, born 4 September 1975, is a Swedish cross-country skier. She won the women's race at the Vasaloppet four times, in 1997, 1999, 2004 and 2005. She also had the best time among the women in 1996, but prior to 1997, there was no official women's championship.-External links:*... |
Åsarna IK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:24:09 |
| 2006 | Cristina Paluselli Cristina Paluselli Cristina Paluselli is an Italian cross country skier who was competing since 1993 to 2006. She won ten races of the FIS World Marathon Cup, ending up as 1st in the ranking for two consecutive years .... |
4:59:24 | |
| 2007 | Elin Ek | IFK Mora SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:48:29 |
| 2008 | Sandra Hansson | Uddevalla IS, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:47:16 |
| 2009 | Sandra Hansson | Uddevalla IS, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:43:13 |
| 2010 | Susanne Nyström | IFK Mora SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:33:07 |
| 2011 | Jenny Hansson Jenny Hansson Jenny Hansson is a Swedish cross country skier who has competed since 2002. Her best World Cup finish was third in the 4 x 5 km relay in Sweden in November 2008. Hansson's best individual finish was 39th in a 10 km event in Switzerland in 2007. She won Birkebeinerrennet in 2010, and in 2011 she... |
Östersunds SK, Sweden Sweden Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund.... |
4:25:30 |
Women's winners have been received awards since 1997. Women were allowed to race, but did not receive awards, in 1922-23 and 1981-1996. The first woman was Margit Nordin in 1923. Women were banned from 1924 to 1980. The ban was introduced since it was considered bad for women's health to participate in such a competition. This ban was criticized especially after 1960. Some defended the ban saying that allowing women would reduce the reputation as a tough challenge. Several women have participated in the race during the ban, disguised as men.
Sister races
A sister race to the Swedish Vasaloppet is held annually on the 2nd Sunday of February in Mora, MinnesotaMora, Minnesota
Mora is a city in and the county seat of Kanabec County in the central part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It is located at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 23 and 65. The population was 3,571 at the 2010 census.-History:...
, USA. The American Vasaloppet features a 13 km, 35 km and 58 km freestyle races, a 42 km classical race, and many other events in and around the town of Mora. Even a children's Miniloppet is held, with various lengths for the races so all children no matter what age can compete in a shorter race. The first place male and female racers in the 58 km freestyle race win a trip to compete in the Swedish Vasaloppet, or a thousand dollars prize money, (about the equivalent of the trip and entry fee for the Swedish Vasaloppet).
Vasaloppet Japan has been held in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō
Asahikawa, Hokkaido
is a city in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital of the subprefecture and the second-largest city in Hokkaido, after Sapporo. It has been a Core city since April 1, 2000...
, since 1981.
The Chinese Vasaloppet has been held in Changchun
Changchun
Changchun is the capital and largest city of Jilin province, located in the northeast of the People's Republic of China, in the center of the Songliao Plain. It is administered as a sub-provincial city with a population of 7,677,089 at the 2010 census under its jurisdiction, including counties and...
since 2003.
The third edition of the Jonquière, Québec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Vasaloppet was held on 1 March 2009, and featured a 90 km race. It was held at the ski resort Le Norvégien.
See also
- List of Swedes in sports
- Tourism in SwedenTourism in SwedenSweden is mostly visited by tourists from its neighbouring countries Denmark, Norway and Finland. Thereafter follow tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom....
- Skiing and skiing topicsSkiingSkiing is a recreational activity using skis as equipment for traveling over snow. Skis are used in conjunction with boots that connect to the ski with use of a binding....
External links
- Vasaloppet - Official Swedish Site
- Vasa That! - A participant's story
- American Vasaloppet - Mora, MN, USA Race Site
- Interactive Map
- 3D animation of race - Requires Google EarthGoogle EarthGoogle Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D, and was created by Keyhole, Inc, a Central Intelligence Agency funded company acquired by Google in 2004 . It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite...
software. - 2D View in Google MapsGoogle MapsGoogle Maps is a web mapping service application and technology provided by Google, free , that powers many map-based services, including the Google Maps website, Google Ride Finder, Google Transit, and maps embedded on third-party websites via the Google Maps API...
. - Mora, MN: Mora, MN Vasaloppet Website