Lasse Frykberg facts for kids

Lars Frykberg, born on January 3, 1957, is a famous Swedish cross-country skier. He is best known for winning the tough Vasaloppet race in 1982. He also won the Worldloppet series twice.

Lars Frykberg's Skiing Career

Lars Frykberg was a top athlete in cross-country skiing. He competed for the IFK Mora club. His career highlights include a major win and several international titles.

Winning the Vasaloppet

In 1982, Lars Frykberg won the famous Vasaloppet ski race. This is a very long and challenging race in Sweden. Another skier, Jean-Paul Pierrat from France, crossed the finish line first. However, Jean-Paul was disqualified. This means he was removed from the results. He had changed his skis during the race, which was against the rules. Because of this, Lars Frykberg became the official winner of the 1982 Vasaloppet.

Worldloppet Champion

Lars Frykberg also showed his skill in the Worldloppet series. This is a group of long-distance ski races held around the world. He won the overall Worldloppet title in two different seasons. He was the champion for the 1981/1982 season. He then won again in the 1982/1983 season. This showed his consistent performance in international long-distance skiing.