Frida Karlsson

Frida Elisabeth Karlsson (born 10 August 1999) is a Swedish cross-country skier. She won a silver medal in the women's 10 km classical, bronze medal in the women's 30 km freestyle mass start, and gold as a member of the women's 4 × 5 km relay during the 2019 FIS World Championships in Seefeld in Tirol, Austria. With this win, she became the youngest cross-country skiing World Cup gold medalist in history.

In April 2018, Karlsson received a 50,000 Swedish kronor prize for promising new skiers from former skier Johan Olsson and a bank. The award also gave her the opportunity to use Olsson as a mentor. Karlsson is the daughter of former cross-country skier Ann-Marie Karlsson.

The 2022–2023 season saw Frida Karlsson winning the Tour de Ski.

Karlsson won the gold medal in 20 kilometre skiathlon at the 2026 Winter Olympics. A few days later she won the gold medal at the 10 kilometre freestyle.

Frida Krlsson was awarded the Victoria Award in the year 2026.

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

Olympic Games 4 medals – (2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) Year Age 10 km individual 15/20 km skiathlon 30/50 km mass start Sprint 4 × 5/7.5 km relay Team sprint 2022 22 12 5 — — Bronze —202626 Gold Gold —Silver —

World Championships 13 medals – (3 gold, 5 silver, 5 bronze) Year Age 10 km individual 15/20 km skiathlon 30/50 km mass start Sprint 4 × 5/7.5 km relay Team sprint 2019 19 Silver 5 Bronze — Gold — 2021 21 Silver Silver Bronze — 6 — 2023 23 Silver Silver Bronze — Bronze — 2025 25 Bronze 4 Gold — Gold —

World Cup Season titles 1 title – (1 U23) SeasonDiscipline2022 Under-23

Season standings

Individual podiums 16 victories – (14 , 2 ) 32 podiums – (24 , 8 )

Team podiums 2 victories – (2 ) 5 podiums – (5 )