Arild Monsen

Arild Monsen (born 5 April 1962) is a former Norwegian cross-country skier who competed at international level from 1982 to 1989. He won the 4 × 10 km gold at the 1985 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Seefeld and finished seventh in the 15 km event at same championship.

Monsen's best individual career was fourth twice, reaching that mark once in 1983 and another time in 1984.

After retiring from active competition, Monsen has worked as a cross-country coach, in Canada, Sweden and Norway. Since April 2013, he has been the sprint coach for the Norwegian National Men's Cross-Country Skiing Team.

Cross-country skiing results All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).

World Championships 1 medal – (1 gold) Year Age 15 km classical 15 km freestyle 30 km 50 km 4 × 10 km relay 1985 22 7 — — Gold 1987 24 20 — — — 1989 26 20 — ——4

World Cup Season standings Season Age Overall 1982 19 53 1983 20 11 1984 21 27 1985 22 12 1986 23 41 1987 24 47 1989 26

Team podiums 2 victories 4 podiums No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates11984–85 24 January 1985 Seefeld, Austria 4 × 10 km Relay World Championships 1st Mikkelsplass / T.H. Holte / Aunli2 10 March 1985 Falun, Sweden 4 × 10 km Relay World Cup 3rd T.H. Holte / G. Holte / Mikkelsplass3 1985–86 9 March 1986 Falun, Sweden 4 × 10 km Relay F World Cup 2nd Ulvang / Mikkelsplass / Hole41987–88 17 March 1988 Oslo, Norway 4 × 10 km Relay C World Cup 1st Mikkelsplass / Bjørn / Ulvang

Note: Until the 1999 World Championships, World Championship races were included in the World Cup scoring system.