Lars Young VIK
AustraliaEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cross-Country Skiing |
Men's 15km Classic | 76 | |
| Men's Sprint Free | 55 | ||
| Men's 4 x 10km Relay |
Schedule
Biographical Information
Highlights
Historical Results
Best performances per season in World Cup events from 2018/2019 - Individual events until 15km
| Season | SP F | 15km F |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 1 x 83rd | 1 x 98th |
| 2020/21 | 1 x 75th |
| Ten Best World Cup Performances in Current Season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Event | Season | Location |
| 83 | SP F Final Men | 2021/2022 | Davos, SUI |
| 98 | 15 km F Men | 2021/2022 | Davos, SUI |
Orienteering during the summer season and football. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Athlete
Father (Norwegian). Mother (Australian). Sister Pia.
English, Norwegian
Njaard Skiing (Oslo, NOR)
Personal: Anund Lid Byggland (NOR)
Uncle Bjarte Engen Vik (Nordic combined): Four-time Olympic Winter Games medallist winning two gold at Nagano 1998, and silver and bronze at Lillehammer 1994. Five-time World champion, and three-time silver medallist.
Sister Pia Young Vik (Orienteering): Many-time Norwegian junior national champion. Competed at the 2021 Junior World Championships.
Orienteering: Several Norwegian national championships titles in the junior category and representing Norway at the 2021 Orienteering Junior World Championships.
2021 World Cup in Ulricehamn (Sprint - 75th)
2020
Started skiing with family at age three thanks to his father who introduced him early. Joined a local club at age five, where his dad coached him and the other kids in the age group. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Loves the fact that cross-country skiing is the combination of technique with pure power and endurance. There’s always something you can improve. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
To fulfil his potential as a cross-country skier. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Competes a lot in orienteering during the summer season. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
World Cup debut in February 2021 (Ulricehamn) as a junior. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Cross-country skier Petter Northug (NOR), two-time Olympic, 13-time World champion.
Cross-country skier Bjarte Engen Vik (NOR), four-time Olympic Winter Games medallist winning two gold at Nagano 1998, and silver and bronze at Lillehammer 1994. Five-time World champion, and three-time silver medallist. His uncle. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
His father, who has been coach and main support from the beginning, cheering, waxing skis, and driving him everywhere. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
Always do your best in everything you do. (Athlete, Jul 2021)
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