Emil Hegle Svendsen facts for kids
Emil Hegle Svendsen in 2009
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Nickname(s) | Super-Svendsen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Trondheim, Norway |
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Height | 1.85 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Biathlon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Trondhjems Skiskyttere | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Cup debut | 15 December 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teams | 4 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medals | 8 (4 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Teams | 9 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medals | 21 (12 gold) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seasons | 11 (2005/06–2017/18) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individual victories | 37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All victories | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Individual podiums | 79 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All podiums | 115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall titles | 1 (2009–10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Discipline titles | 4: 2 Individual (2010–11, 2013–14); 1 Sprint (2009–10); 1 Mass start (2010–11) |
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Medal record
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Updated on 23 February 2018. |
Emil Hegle Svendsen (born 12 July 1985) is a retired Norwegian biathlete. He has won eight medals at the Winter Olympics (four gold) and many gold medals at World Championships.
He was known as "Super-Svendsen" and competed for the Trondhjems Skiskyttere club in his hometown of Trondheim, Norway.
Emil Svendsen's Biathlon Journey
Emil Hegle Svendsen started his amazing career in biathlon, a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. He became one of the best biathletes in the world.
Early Career and First World Cup Season
Svendsen's first big season in the Biathlon World Cup was in 2005–06. Before that, he competed as a junior in the European Cup. In his first World Cup season, he often finished in the top five. He even placed sixth in the mass start event at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.
As a junior, Svendsen won four gold medals at the Junior World Championships. These wins showed he was a rising star in the sport. He also earned two bronze medals in earlier junior competitions.
Breakthrough Success in 2008
On December 13, 2007, Svendsen won his first World Cup race. This was a 20 km individual event in Pokljuka. His biggest success came at the 2008 World Championships. There, he won two individual gold medals. He took first place in both the individual race and the mass start. He finished the overall season in third place.
Olympic Glory and World Titles
Svendsen continued to achieve great things. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he won a silver medal in the 10 km sprint. He then went on to win two gold medals. These were in the 20 km individual race and the men's relay event.
He added more Olympic gold medals at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. He won the 15 km mass start and the mixed relay. In the mixed relay, he teamed up with other famous Norwegian biathletes.
Emil Svendsen retired from biathlon after the 2017–2018 season. He left the sport as a true champion.
Life After Biathlon
After he stopped competing in 2018, Svendsen decided to go to college. He studied for a degree in business. While studying, he worked as a biathlon expert for a Norwegian TV channel. He also coached a youth biathlon team. In 2023, he finished his studies. Now, he works in real estate development.
Biathlon Achievements
Emil Hegle Svendsen has an impressive record in biathlon. All his results come from the International Biathlon Union.
Olympic Medals
He won 8 medals at the Winter Olympics: 4 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze.
- The mixed relay event was first included in the Olympics in 2014.
World Championship Medals
He won 21 medals at the World Championships: 12 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze.
- During Olympic years, World Championship competitions only happen for events not included in the Olympics.
Junior and Youth World Championships
Event | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Relay |
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18th | 13th | 13th | 11th |
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Bronze | 7th | Bronze | 4th |
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14th | 6th | Gold | Gold |
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Gold | Gold | Silver | 10th |
World Cup Standings
Emil Svendsen competed in the Biathlon World Cup for 11 seasons. He won the overall World Cup title in 2009–10.
Season | Overall | Individual | Sprint | Pursuit | Mass start | ||||||||||
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Races | Points | Position | Races | Points | Position | Races | Points | Position | Races | Points | Position | Races | Points | Position | |
2005–06 | 17/26 | 289 | 22nd | 0/3 | 0 | N/A | 7/10 | 120 | 21st | 5/8 | 52 | 32nd | 5/5 | 117 | 7th |
2006–07 | 19/27 | 381 | 17th | 0/4 | 0 | N/A | 8/10 | 158 | 14th | 6/8 | 154 | 12th | 3/5 | 69 | 18th |
2007–08 | 20/26 | 687 | 3rd | 2/3 | 100 | 2nd | 8/10 | 253 | 3rd | 6/8 | 210 | 6th | 4/5 | 124 | 5th |
2008–09 | 19/26 | 844 | 3rd | 2/4 | 72 | 14th | 7/10 | 318 | 3rd | 6/7 | 308 | 2nd | 4/5 | 146 | 7th |
2009–10 | 19/25 | 828 | 1st | 2/4 | 120 | 2nd | 8/10 | 354 | 1st | 4/6 | 173 | 8th | 5/5 | 163 | 2nd |
2010–11 | 24/26 | 1105 | 2nd | 4/4 | 188 | 1st | 9/10 | 369 | 2nd | 6/7 | 304 | 3rd | 5/5 | 244 | 1st |
2011–12 | 26/26 | 1035 | 2nd | 3/3 | 108 | 3rd | 10/10 | 378 | 2nd | 8/8 | 349 | 2nd | 5/5 | 218 | 2nd |
2012–13 | 20/26 | 827 | 2nd | 1/3 | 43 | 25th | 8/10 | 315 | 2nd | 7/8 | 287 | 2nd | 4/5 | 182 | 2nd |
2013–14 | 18/22 | 642 | 2nd | 2/2 | 84 | 1st | 7/9 | 240 | 6th | 6/8 | 217 | 7th | 3/3 | 101 | 4th |
2014–15 | 21/25 | 613 | 9th | 2/3 | 114 | 3rd | 8/10 | 191 | 17th | 6/7 | 199 | 6th | 5/5 | 109 | 15th |
2015–16 | 19/25 | 595 | 10th | 3/3 | 64 | 15th | 6/9 | 183 | 14th | 6/8 | 229 | 7th | 4/5 | 119 | 15th |
2016–17 | 19/26 | 667 | 7th | 1/3 | 14 | 49th | 8/9 | 276 | 3rd | 6/9 | 249 | 5th | 4/5 | 128 | 12th |
2017–18 | 10/22 | 323 | 24th | 2/2 | 41 | 15th | 3/8 | 106 | 24th | 3/7 | 126 | 20th | 2/5 | 50 | 29th |
Individual Race Wins
Emil Svendsen won 38 individual races during his career. These wins include different types of biathlon races.
Season | Date | Location | Discipline | Level |
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2007–08 6 victories (2 In, 2 Sp, 1 Pu, 1 MS) |
13 December 2007 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup |
14 February 2008 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Championships | |
17 February 2008 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Championships | |
27 February 2008 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
8 March 2008 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
13 March 2008 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
2008–09 5 victories (3 Sp, 2 Pu) |
6 December 2008 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup |
12 December 2008 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
13 December 2008 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
23 January 2009 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
28 March 2009 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
2009–10 5 victories (2 In, 1 Sp, 1 Pu, 1 MS) |
3 December 2009 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup |
12 December 2009 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
14 January 2010 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
16 January 2010 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Cup | |
18 February 2010 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Winter Olympic Games | |
2010–11 8 victories (2 In, 2 Sp, 2 Pu, 2 MS) |
2 December 2010 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup |
4 December 2010 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
12 January 2011 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup | |
10 February 2011 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
12 February 2011 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
12 March 2011 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Championships | |
19 March 2011 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
20 March 2011 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Cup | |
2011–12 4 victories (1 Sp, 1 Pu, 2 MS) |
10 December 2011 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup |
14 January 2012 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup | |
5 February 2012 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Cup | |
18 March 2012 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Biathlon World Cup | |
2012–13 3 victories (1 Sp, 2 Pu) |
15 December 2012 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup |
9 February 2013 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Championships | |
10 February 2013 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Championships | |
2013–14 5 victories (1 In, 1 Sp, 2 Pu, 1 MS) |
3 January 2014 | ![]() |
10 km sprint | Biathlon World Cup |
4 January 2014 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
11 January 2014 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup | |
12 January 2014 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup | |
18 February 2014 | ![]() |
15 km mass start | Winter Olympic Games | |
2014–15 2 victories (1 In, 1 Pu) |
3 December 2014 | ![]() |
20 km individual | Biathlon World Cup |
20 December 2014 | ![]() |
12.5 km pursuit | Biathlon World Cup |
- These results include races from the Biathlon World Cup, World Championships, and Winter Olympic Games.
See also
List of multiple Olympic gold medalists