Emil Iversen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emil Iversen
Iversen in 2019
Country	Norway
Born	(1991-08-12) 12 August 1991 (age 33) Meråker Municipality, Norway
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Ski club	IL Varden
World Cup career
Seasons	11 – (2014–present)
Individual wins	8
Team wins	4
Indiv. podiums	26
Team podiums	6
Indiv. starts	134
Team starts	7
Overall titles	0 – (6th in 2019)
Discipline titles	0
Medal record Men's cross-country skiing Representing  Norway Olympic Games Silver 2022 Beijing 4 × 10 km relay World Championships Gold 2019 Seefeld Team sprint Gold 2019 Seefeld 4 × 10 km relay Gold 2021 Oberstdorf 50 km classical Gold 2021 Oberstdorf 4 × 10 km relay Junior World Championships Gold 2011 Otepää 4 × 5 km relay
Updated on 9 December 2023.

Emil Iversen (born on August 12, 1991) is a famous cross-country skier from Norway. He represents the sports club IL Varden. Emil is a two-time World Champion from 2019 in team sprint and the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race. He has won many medals and races throughout his career.

Emil's Skiing Journey

Emil Iversen started his skiing journey at a young age. He quickly showed great talent in cross-country skiing. His hard work and dedication helped him become one of the top skiers.

Early Career and Junior Success

In 2011, Emil Iversen became a junior world champion. He won the relay race with his teammates Sindre Bjørnestad Skar, Mathias Rundgreen, and Erik Bergfall Brovold. This was a big achievement early in his career.

He made his first appearance in the FIS Cross-Country World Cup on December 7, 2013. This event took place in Lillehammer, Norway.

First World Cup Wins

The 2015-2016 season was very successful for Emil. He won his first World Cup stage race on January 5, 2016. This victory happened in the classic sprint stage of the Tour de Ski in Oberstdorf, Germany.

He continued his winning streak that season. On February 20, 2016, he won his second World Cup race. This was in the skate sprint event in Lahti, Finland. Just a few days later, on March 2, 2016, he secured his third World Cup win. This race was a 17.5 kilometer classic mass start in Montréal, Canada.

Major Achievements and Medals

Emil Iversen has won several important medals in his career. He has competed in both the Olympic Games and the World Championships.

Olympic Games Medals

Emil has won one medal at the Olympic Games.

• He won a silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. This was in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race.

World Championships Medals

Emil Iversen has had great success at the World Championships. He has won four gold medals.

• At the 2019 Seefeld World Championships, he won two gold medals. One was in the team sprint event. The other was in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race.
• At the 2021 Oberstdorf World Championships, he won two more gold medals. He won the challenging 50 kilometer classical race. He also won gold in the 4 × 10 kilometer relay race.

World Cup Highlights

The World Cup is a series of races held throughout the season. Emil Iversen has performed well in these competitions.

Overall Performance

Emil has consistently ranked high in the overall World Cup standings. His best overall finish was 6th place in the 2018–19 season. He has also been strong in specific types of races, like sprint and distance events.

Individual Wins and Podiums

Emil Iversen has achieved 8 individual victories in World Cup races. He has also stood on the podium (finished in the top three) 26 times in individual races. These include both regular World Cup races and stage races within larger tours.

Team Success

Emil has also been a key part of Norway's successful relay teams. He has contributed to 4 team victories in the World Cup. Overall, he has been on the podium 6 times in team events.

See also

In Spanish: Emil Iversen para niños