Anders Aukland

Anders Aukland (born 12 September 1972 in Tønsberg) is a retired professional Norwegian cross-country skier who won both Olympic and World Championship gold medals.

[1] Aukland also used to compete in athletics, and is a former national champion in 5000 meters (1995) and 10,000 metres (1996 and 1997) as well as cross-country running.

[2][3] In his only international athletics competition he finished seventh in 5000 m at the 1991 European Junior Championships.

On 7 March 2004, Aukland won the Vasaloppet in Sweden,[5] becoming the second Norwegian to accomplish this feat after 1971 winner Ole Ellefsæter.

[6] All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).