Jerry Ahrlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jerry Ahrlin |
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The 2007 Vasaloppet, Oskar Svärd (in black) is still behind Jerry Ahrlin (in blue), when a few hundreds of meters remain.
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| Country |  Sweden |
| Born | 15 January 1978 Östersund, Sweden |
| Ski club | Brunflo IF |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 7 – (2000, 2002–2006, 2008) |
| Individual wins | 0 |
| Indiv. podiums | 1 |
| Team podiums | 0 |
| Indiv. starts | 12 |
| Team starts | 3 |
| Overall titles | 0 – (66th in 2006) |
| Discipline titles | 0 |
Jerry Ahrlin (born January 15, 1978) is a talented cross-country skier from Östersund, Sweden. He is known for his strong performances in long-distance ski races, especially those that are part of the World Cup series.
Jerry's Skiing Journey
Jerry Ahrlin has competed in many exciting cross-country skiing events around the world. These races are organized by the International Ski Federation (FIS), which sets the rules for many winter sports.
World Cup Highlights
The World Cup is a series of races held each year where skiers compete for points. The skier with the most points at the end of the season wins the overall World Cup.
Jerry competed in the World Cup for several seasons. His best overall finish was 66th place in the 2005–06 season.
Podium Finish
One of Jerry's most exciting moments was when he earned a "podium" finish. In sports, a podium means finishing in the top three.
- On March 5, 2006, Jerry Ahrlin finished in 2nd place at the 90 km Mass Start Classic race. This big race was the Vasaloppet in Sweden, which is one of the oldest and longest cross-country ski races in the world!
Major Race Wins
Jerry Ahrlin has won several famous long-distance ski races, showing his amazing endurance and skill.
- Marcialonga: He won this tough race in Italy three times: in 2007, 2009, and 2011.
- Tartu Maraton: He was the winner of this race in Estonia twice: in 2007 and 2011.
- König Ludwig Lauf: Jerry also won this race in Germany in 2013.
These wins show that Jerry Ahrlin is a true champion in the world of long-distance cross-country skiing!
