Lasse Frykberg facts for kids

Lars Frykberg was born on January 3, 1957, in Sweden. He is a famous former cross-country skier. Cross-country skiing is a winter sport where athletes glide across snow using their own power. Lars was a very talented athlete who competed for the IFK Mora club.

Lars Frykberg's Big Wins

The Exciting Vasaloppet Victory

One of Lars Frykberg's most memorable achievements was winning the Vasaloppet race in 1982. The Vasaloppet is a very long and famous cross-country ski race held in Sweden. It's a huge challenge for skiers!

During the 1982 race, something unusual happened. A skier from France, named Jean-Paul Pierrat, was actually the first to cross the finish line. However, he was later disqualified. This means he was not allowed to keep his win. Why? Because he had changed his skis during the race, which was against the rules at that time. Because of this rule, Lars Frykberg, who finished right after him, was declared the winner of the 1982 Vasaloppet!

Becoming a Worldloppet Champion

Lars Frykberg also showed his amazing skill by winning the Worldloppet series. Worldloppet is a group of the world's best long-distance cross-country ski races. Winning the overall Worldloppet title means you are one of the top long-distance skiers in the world.

Lars won the Worldloppet title for two seasons in a row:

• The 1981/1982 season
• The 1982/1983 season

These wins proved that Lars Frykberg was a consistent and strong competitor in the sport of cross-country skiing.