Erik Bjornsen

Erik Bjornsen (born July 14, 1991) is an American cross-country skier. He competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi in the 30 kilometre skiathlon and sprint, and at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, in men's 30 km skiathon and 15 km freestyle.

Bjornsen debuted in the World Cup in December 2012. His best result in a World Cup race was third place in a 15 km pursuit race in Lillehammer, Norway in December 2018.

He announced his retirement from cross-country skiing in April 2020.

His sister Sadie Maubet Bjornsen is a former cross-country skier on the United States Ski Team.

Olympic Games Year Age 15 km individual 30 km skiathlon 50 km mass start Sprint 4 × 10 km relay Team sprint 2014 22 38 41 — 39 11 6 2018 26 41 42 — 25 — 6

World Championships Year Age 15 km individual 30 km skiathlon 50 km mass start Sprint 4 × 10 km relay Team sprint 2013 21 48 52 51 — 14 2015 23 47 28 43 — 11 — 2017 25 18 — — 36 10 5 2019 27 17 — — — 9 8

World Cup Season standings

Individual podiums 1 podium – (1 ) No. Season Date Location Race Level Place1 2018–19 December 2, 2018 Lillehammer, Norway 15 km Pursuit C Stage World Cup 3rd