Athletes
Alpine skiing
![Aleksander Aamodt Kilde](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-aleksander-aamodt-kilde.jpeg)
Born: 21.09.92 - Bærum
Residence: Bærum
Height: 182 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Professional alpine skier
Hobbies: Water-ski, hockey, biking and golf
Favourite music: Depending on my mood and the surroundings.
Favourite film: The Equalizer
Favourite net series: Shooter and The Narcos
Favourite food: Korean barbeque and Mexican food
Greatest sport moment: Team: When Aksel, Kjetil and myself won 1st, 2nd and 3rd in SG in WC Val Gardena 2015. Individual: Super G Globe Winner in 2016.
Sport idol: Aksel Lund Svindal and Roger Federer.
Fun fact: My bold promise being a guitar player.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @akilde, Facebook: Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, Twitter: @aleksander aamodt kilde
Previous OG results: OG 14: 13/SG, DNF/DH, DNF/C
![Henrik Kristoffersen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/henrik-kristoffersen.jpeg)
Born: 02.07.94 - Lørenskog
Residence: Salzburg, AUT
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Alpine Skier
Hobbies: Motocross, watching TV, making coffee
Favourite music: No favourite, it all depends on which mood I'm in.
Favourite film: Have watched to many good films to pick just one.
Favourite net series: The Big Bang Theory
Favourite food: Meat
Greatest sport moment: Winning is always great, so like my idol Kjetil Andre Aamodt once said; the next one, is the best one.
Sport idol: Kjetil Andre Aamodt
Fun fact: Always puts the left boot on first.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @H_Kristoffersen, Facebook: Henrik Kristoffersen, Twitter: @h_kristoffersen
Previous OG results: OG 14: 3/SL, 10/GS
![Leif Kristian Nestvold-Haugen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/leif-kristian-nestvold-haugen.jpeg)
Born: 29.11.87 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Married, one child
Occupation: Alpine skier
Hobbies: Whitewater kayaking
Favourite music: Pearl Jam
Favourite film: Shavshank Redemption
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Bronze Medal (GS) in WCh in St. Moritz 2017 Sport idol: Rodger Federer
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @leifhaugen, Facebook: Leif Haugen. Twitter: @leifhaugen
Previous OG results: OG 10: 28/GS, OG 14: 12/SL, 16/GS
![Sebastian Foss Solevåg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/sebastian-foss-solevag.jpeg)
Born: 13.07.91 - Ålesund
Residence: Ålesund
Height: 182 cm
Occupation: Alpine skier
Hobbies: Golf, tennis and hanging out with friends.
Favourite music: Hits for kids.
Favourite film: Wolf of Wall Street
Favourite net series: Stranger Things
Favourite food: Pizza and Taco.
Greatest sport moment: My first WC podium in Zagreb 2015.
Sport idol: Rafael Nada og Bode Miller.
Fun fact: I need to have control of the equipment before I go to bed.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @sebfosssol, Facebook: Sebastian Foss Solevåg, Twitter: @ssolevaag
Previous OG results: OG 14: 9/SL
![Aksel Lund Svindal](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/aksel-lund-svindal-.jpeg)
Born: 26.12.82 - Lørenskog
Residence: Innsbruck, AUT
Height: 190 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Startups, entrepreneurship
Favourite music: Guns N' Roses
Favourite film: Pulp Fiction
Favourite food: Anything with fresh healthy ingredients.
Greatest sport moment: 15 years of fun on the World Cup Tour.
Sport idol: My past and present team-mates.
Fun fact: I can't blow up balloons.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @asvindal, Facebook: AkselLundSvindalPage
Previous OG results: OG 06: 21/DH, 5/SG, 6/GS, OG 10: 1/SG, 2/DH, 3/GS, OG 14: 4/DH, 7/SG, 8/C
![Kjetil Jansrud](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/kjetil-jansrud-.jpeg)
Born: 28.08.85 - Stavanger
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Living with Benedicte
Occupation: Alpine Skier
Hobbies: Guitar playing, cars, gaming.
Favourite music: Highasakite
Favourite film: Star Wars!
Favourite net series: Stranger things
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Liverpool Winning Champions League 2005
Sport idol: Used to be Lance Armstrong, now he is dead to me.
Fun fact: Can cook minute rice in 50 seconds.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @kjansrud, Facebook: k.jansrud, Twitter: @kjansrud
Previous OG results: OG 06: 10/C, OG 10: 2/GS, 9/SC, 12/SG, 17/SL, 31/DH, OG 14: 1/SG, 3/DH, 4/C, DNF/GS
![Jonathan Nordbotten](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/jonathan-nordbotten-.jpeg)
Born: 14.07.89 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 181.5 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Alpine skier
Hobbies: Golf, ice hockey
Favourite music: Kristian Torgalsen
Favourite film: Icarus
Favourite net series: Making a Murderer
Favourite food: Vegan taco
Greatest sport moment: Watching the New England Patriots comeback in the Super Bowl 2017, biggest comeback in Super Bowl history.
Sport idol: Tom Brady
Fun fact: I always click into my right binding twice.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @jnordbotten
![Maren Skjøld](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/maren-skjold-.jpeg)
Born: 29.09.93 - Oslo
Residence: Gjøvik
Height: 176 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Alpine Skier
Hobbies: Biking, cooking
Favourite music: All kind of music that puts me in a good mood.
Favourite film: The Imitation Game
Favourite food: Thai red curry soup with chicken.
Greatest sport moment: When Aksel Lund Svindal had is comeback in Beaver Creek in 2008. To watch him take home two wins there after what happened to him the year before, still gives me goosebumps.
Sport idol: Kjetil Andre Aamodt
Fun fact: Hmm, don´t think I have any…
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @marenskjold, Twitter: @MarenSkjold
![Ragnhild Mowinckel](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ragnhild-mowinckel-.jpeg)
Born: 12.09.1992 - Molde
Height: 168 cm
Civil Status: Relationship
Occupation: Alpine skier
Hobbies: Books, movies/tv series
Favourite music: Kaleo, Kings of Leon, Hozier, Lorde, James Bay
Favourite film: The Dark Knight
Favourite net series: Narcos/Stranger Things
Favourite food: Thai/Asian
Greatest sport moment: Kjetil Andre Aamodt winning Olympic Gold Medal in SG in Torino 2006.
Sport idol: Kjetil Andre Aamodt
Fun fact: Have the patience of a 5-year old before Christmas. If I didn't become an alpine ski racer I would probably have pursued a carrier in soccer. Known among friends to fix their tech problems when it comes to electronical devices like computers or TVs.
Follow online/connect: Instagram :@ragmow, Facebook: @Ragnhild Mowinckel, Twitter: @ragmow
![Nina Haver-Løseth](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/nina-haver-loseth-.jpeg)
Born: 27.02.89 - Ålesund
Height: 169 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Alpine skier
Favourite music: Ed Sheeran
Favourite food: Seafood
![Kristin Lysdahl](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/kristin-lysdahl-.jpeg)
Born: 29. June 1996 - Asker
Residence: Asker
Height: 168 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Alpine skier
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends, photography, shopping (he-he).
Favourite music: Halsey, Lana del Rey, Sam Smith
Favourite film: Inception
Favourite Netflix series: How to get away with murder, Suits
Favourite food: Generally just Asian food, like sushi and wok.
Greatest sport moment: That must have been in 2015, when Svindal, Jansrud and Kilde made a clean sweep of the podium in the World Cup Super-G in Val Gardena.
Sport idol: Marcel Hirscher
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @kristinlysdahl
Biathlon
![Lars Helge Birkeland](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-lars-helge-birkeland.jpeg)
Born: 11.02.88 - Tønsberg
Birthplace: Fredrikstad
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 191 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Car-driving and hunting
Favorite music: Country
Favourite film: Villmarkens sønn
Favourite food: Pan cakes
Sport Idol: Reidar Andreassen
Fun fact: Terrible on road directions
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @lhbirkeland
![Erlend Øvereng Bjøntegård](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/erlend-overeng-bjontegard.jpeg)
Born: 30.07.90 - Kongsberg
Birthplace: Fredrikstad
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 177 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Biathlete
Favorite music: Matt Gorby
Favorite net series: Breaking bad
Favorite film: Snatch
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Vebjørn Rodahl winning 800 m in Atlanta 1996
Sports idol: Aleksander Dale Oen
![Tarjei Bø](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/tarjei-bo.jpeg)
Born: 29.07.88 – Stryn
Residence: Oslo
Height: 186 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Cycling, climbing
Favourite music: Party music
Favorite net series: Narcos
Favourite food: Taco and pizza
Greatest sport moment: Me and my brother Johannes together on the podium at the world championships in sprint
Sports idol: Siri Halle
Previous OG results: 10: Ind/21, Rel/1, 14: Spr/39, Pur/27, Ind/26, Rel/4
![Johannes Thingnes Bø](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/johannes-thingnes-bo.jpeg)
Born: 16.05.93 - Stryn
Residence: Oslo
Height: 189 cm
Civil Status: In love with Hedda!
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Playstation, art and sleeping
Favorite music: After ski hits
Favourite film: Project X
Favourite food: Taco and pizza
Greatest sport moment: World Championships in Oslo 2016
Fun fact: I am better in Tetris than in my sport
![Henrik L'Abée-Lund](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/henrik-labee-lund.jpeg)
Born: 26.03.86 - Trondheim
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Photography and my children
Favourite food: Taco
Favourite film: Shooter
Greatest sport moment: Winning gold medal in relay WCh Nove Mesto 2013
Sport idol: Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Follow online: Instagram: @henriklabee
![Emil Hegle Svendsen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/emil-hegle-svendsen.jpeg)
Born: 12.07.85 - Trondheim
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Fiancé
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Golf, hunting, fishing
Favourite film: The Godfather
Favourite food: Tacos
Greatest sport moment: Winning Olympic Gold in the Olympics 2010
Sports idol: Roger Federer, Tiger Woods, Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Previous OG results: 06: Mass/6, 10: Spr/2, Pur/8, Ind/1, Mass/13, Rel/1, 14: Spr/9, Pur/7, Ind/7, Rel/4, Mass/1, MixedRel/1
![Tiril Eckhoff](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/tiril-eckhoff.jpeg)
Born: 21.05.90 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 163 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Randonee, yoga, knitting, my fabulous friends
Favorite music: Ånund Lid Byggland
Favorite film: Supervention
Favourite food: Pork tacos
Greatest sport moment: Sochi 2014
Sport idol: Marit Bjørgen
Languages spoken: Norwegian and English
Follow online /connect: Instagram: @tirileckhoff, Twitter: @tirileckhoff, Facebook: Tiril Eckhoff
Previous OG results: 14: Spr/18, Pur/24, Ind/18, Mass/3, Rel/3, MixedRel/1
![Hilde Fenne](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/hilde-fenne.jpeg)
Born: 12.05.93 - Voss
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 164 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Knitting, reading, frisbeegolf
Favorite music: Pop, rock and hip hop
Favorite film: Captain Phillips
Favorite net series: Game of Thrones
Favorite book genre: Crime
Favourite food: Traditional Norwegian course, raspekaker
Greatest sport moment: Winning gold in relay WCh Nove Mesto 2013
Sport idol: Tora Berger
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @hildefenne
![Marte Olsbu](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/marte-olsbu.jpeg)
Born: 07.12.90 - Froland
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 167 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Fishing, outdoorlife, being with friends and family
Favourite music: Mostly list pop, and Radio P3 with my breakfast!
Favourite film: G. I. Jane
Favourite net series: Narcos
Favourite food: Kompe
Greatest sport moment: Winning gold medal in relay Oslo 2016
Sports idol: Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Fun fact: Grew up with same address as my family name; Olsbu, Olsbu.
![Synnøve Solemdal](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/synnove-solemdal.jpeg)
Born: 15.05.89 - Tingvoll
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 175 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Reading, be with friends and family, summits in spring
Favourite music: Pop
Favourite film: Hunge Games 1
Favourite net series: Homeland
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Winning gold medal in relay Oslo 2016
Sports idol: Tiril Eckhoff and Marte Olsbu
Fun fact: Allergic to fish
Previous OG results: 14: Spr/35, Pur/36
![Ingrid Landmark Tandrevold](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-ingrid-landmark-tandrevold.jpeg)
Born: 23.09.96 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 166 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Biathlete
Hobbies: Randonee skiing and yoga
Favourite music: Norwegian rap duos
Favourite film: Intouchables
Favourite TV-series: Brille
Favourite food: Pad thai
Greatest sport moment: My first senior national championship (3 bronze medals).
Sport idol: Aksel Lund Svindal
Fun fact: Always wear fleece buff, even up to 10 degrees.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @ingridtand
Cross Country Skiing
![Marit Bjørgen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/marit-bjorgen-.jpeg)
Born: 21.03.80 - Trondheim
Residence: Oslo
Height: 167 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitee
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Sports, family, friends, walking in nature
Favorite music: Pop, rock
Favorite film: Comedy, action
Favorite food: Norwegian Seafood
Greatest sports moment: Olympic Games Vancouver 2010
Sports idol: Therese Johaug
Previous OG results: 14: 1 - 15k Skiathlon, 1 - 30k Freestyle, 1 - Team Sprint 10: 1 - Sprint, 1 - Duathlon, 1 - Relay, 2 - 30k Classic, 3 - 10k Skate 06: 2 - 10k Classic 02: 2 - Relay
Fun fact: Mother to Marius
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @mabjoerg
![Ingvild Flugstad Østberg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ingvild-flugstad-ostberg-.jpeg)
Born: 09.11.90 - Gjøvik
Residence: Oslo
Height: 165 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Friends, family, soccer, watching sports, reading books
Favourite food: Pizza and Norwegian fish
Greatest sports moment: Olympic Games Sochi 2014, sprint and team sprint
Sports idol: Marit Bjørgen and my grandmother Valborg Østberg
Previous OG results: 14: 1 - Team Sprint, 2 - Individual sprint
Fun fact: Hate carrying (heavy) backpacks
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @ingvildflugstad
![Maiken Caspersen Falla](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/maiken-caspersen-falla-.jpeg)
Born: 13.08.90 - Lørenskog
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 162 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Friends, cooking, training, traveling
Favourite Net series: Outlander, Orange is the new black
Favourite food: Home baked bread, sushi, chocolate
Greatest sports moment: Olympic Gold Medal Individual Sprint in 2014 Sochi
Previous OG results: 10: 20 - Individual Sprint. 14: 1 - Individual Sprint
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @maikencfalla
![Heidi Weng](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/heidi-weng-.jpeg)
Born: 20.07.91 - Lørenskog
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 163 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Favourite music: Listens to all kind of music.
Favourite film: The Notebook
Favourite Net series: Games of Thrones
Favourite food: Mashed potatoes and biff strips.
Greatest sport moment: Norway Women Handball WCh 1999 at Håkonshallen. I was there. Norway playing against France in the finals. Exciting match with extra time. It took completely off in Håkonshallen all the way to the end. Norway won :
Sport idol: Thomas Alsgaard
Previous OG results: 14: 3 - 15 km Skiathlon
Fun fact: I am always grumpy in the morning.
![Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/astrid-uhrenholdt-jacobsen-.jpeg)
Born: 22.01.87 - Trondheim on the Fosen Ferry
Residence: Oslo
Height: 175 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier - Medical Student
Hobbies: My dog Dovre, reading, writing, sowing.
Favorite music: Coldplay, Laleh, Highasakite
Favorite film: The Lion King
Favorite Net series: Orange is the new black, Suits, Broen
Favorite food: Halibut
Greatest sports moment: Winning the relay at NCh in front of the Norwegian King, the year my skiing club celebrated its 100th year anniversary.
Sports idol: Carolina Klüft
Previous OG results: 10: 5 - Team Sprint, 7 - Sprint Classic 14: 4 - Sprint Skate, 19 - 10km Classic, 5 - Relay
Fun fact: My mother and her twin sister both played handball for the Danish National Team.
Follow online/connect: Instagrem: @astriduj, Twitter: @astridjacobsen
![Kathrine Harsem](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/kathrine-harsem-.jpeg)
Club: IL Varden Meråker
Born: 07.02.89 - Oslo
Residence: Bærum
Height: 177 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Cross-Country skier
Hobbies: Friends, hiking, skiing, piano, knitting, architecture, dogs
Favourite music: Coldplay
Favourite film: Pearl Harbour
Favourite Net series: Californication
Favourite food: Mussels
Greatest sport moment: Petter Northug winning the 50k in WCh 2015 in Falun
Sports idol: Aksel Lund Svnindal
Fun fact: A necklace that I cannot compete without.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @katharsem, Facebook: @kathrineharsem
![Ragnhild Haga](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ragnhild-haga-.jpeg)
Born: 12.02.91 - Holter
Residence: Oslo
Height: 172 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Reading, other sports
Favourite music: Coldplay, Muse
Favourite film: The Gladiator and The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Net series: House of Cards
Favourite food: Pizza and ice cream
Greatest sports moment: Bente Skari winning 10 km in OG Salt Lake City 2002.
Sports idol: Aksel Lund Svindal
Fun fact: I have a written time schedule for myself before races.
Follow online/connect: Instagrem: @ragnhildhaga
![Kari Øyre Slind](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/kari-oyre-slind-.jpeg)
Born: 22.10.91 - Oppdal
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 170 cm
Civil status: Single
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, backcountry skiing, soccer, play and fun, tenting, fishing, go to picnic with primus or open fire.
Favourite music: A good mix of different genres except metal and opera, but R&B is very nice.
Favourite Net series: Not a big series watcher but Broen was crazy funny and intense.
Favourite food: Biff Stroganoff a la Mommo, my grandmother.
Greatest sports moment: I tried to remember the greatest moment but couldn't come up with one. I guess the greatest sports moment comes all the time and the one in fresh mind is usually the "greatest".
Sports idol: None - trying to make one out of myself.
Fun fact: After peeing I just curl the paper together before I drought instead of folding.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @karislind
![Mari Eide](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/mari-eide-.jpeg)
Born: 18.11.89 – Beitostølen
Residence: Oslo
Height: 173 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Reading, knitting, friends
Favourite music: Coldplay
Favourite Net series: Suits
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Winning WC Team Sprint with Maiken Caspersen Falla
Sport idol: Marit Bjørgen
Fun fact: Always one Sudoku-challenge a day.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @Mari__Eide, Facebook: @Mari Eide, Twitter: @EideMari
![Martin Johnsrud Sundby](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/martin-johnsrud-sundby-.jpeg)
Born: 26.09.84 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Civil Status: Married, two children
Occupation: Cross-country skier
Hobbies: Friends, family, wine and MMA
Favorite music: "Eats" everything
Favorite film: Warrior
Favorite food: Fish - Norwegian Salmon
Greatest sports moment: Ruka triple mini tour
Sports idol: Ole Einar Bjørndalen
Previous OG results: 14: 3 - 30k Skiathlon 10: 15 - 50k Classic, 18 - Duathlon, 34 - 15k Skate, 2 - Relay
![Emil Iversen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/emil-iversen-.jpeg)
Born: 12.08.91 – Meråker
Residence: Meråker
Height: 186,4 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Football and kluting
Favourite music: Eminem
Favourite film: Klovn the movie
Favourite Net series: Sons of Anarchy
Favourite food: Sushi
Greatest sport moment: Sprint relay in Lathi.
Sport idol: Zidane
Fun fact: Damned good driving a tractor.
![Niklas Dyrhaug](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/niklas-dyrhaug-.jpeg)
Born: 06.07.87 - Tydal
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Hunting and other sports
Favourite music: Coldplay
Favourite film: Gladiator
Favourite Net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Nachos
Greatest sport moment: Vebjørn Rodal's gold medal in 800 m Track and Field finals Olympic Games Atlanta 1996.
Sport idol: Alexander Gustafsson
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @niklasdyrhaug
![Hans Christer Holund](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/hans-christer-holund-.jpeg)
Born: 25.02.89 - Oslo
Residence: Nittedal
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Taken
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Photography, travel
Favourite music: Hip Hop, Rock and roll
Favourite film: Fight Club
Favourite Net series: Suits
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Winning Jr. World Championship in 2008 and my first World Cup podium in Lillehammer 2015.
Sports idol: Roger Federer
Fun fact: I can't use underwear pants (stillongs) under my race suite because then my legs are feeling heavy.. and if I has to wear it because of the cold, then I can only wear one type which is holey and at least 10 years old…
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @hcholund, Facebook: Hans Christer Holund
![Simen Hegstad Krüger](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/simen-hegstad-kruger-.jpeg)
Born: 13.03.93 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 177 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Fishing and out in the nature
Favourite music: Rock
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings
Favourite food: "Kjøttkaker" - Traditional Norwegian Meat Cakes
Greatest sport moment: My first WC-victory
Sport idol: Bjørn Dæhlie
![Didrik Tønseth](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/didrik-tonseth-.jpeg)
Born: 10.05.91 - Trondheim
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Drumming
Favorite music: Kurt Nilsen
Favorite film: Gladiator
Favorite Net Series: Deadliest Catch
Favorite food: Moose
Greatest sports moment: My Silver Medal in NCh 12/13
Sports idol: Bjørn Dæhlie
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @toenseth, Twitter: @toenseth
![Finn Hågen Krogh](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/finn-hagen-krogh-.jpeg)
Born: 06.09.90 – Alta
Residence: TverrelvdalenK
Height: 174 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Music, movies & friends
Favorite music: Kygo
Favorite film: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Net series: Entourage
Favorite food: Taco
Greatest sports moment: Norway winning the cross-country relay in 2003.
Sports idol: Bjørn Dæhlie
Previous OG results: 14: 5 - test race
Fun fact: Lazy
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @fkrogh
![Johannes Høsflot Klæbo](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/johannes-hosflot-klabo-.jpeg)
Born: 22.10.96 - Oslo
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 183 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: I don't have much time for hobbies at the moment. I do my blog and maybe you can name that a hobby.
Favourite music: OKEY
Favourite film: Fast and Furious
Favourite Net series: Prison Break
Favourite food: Veal Schnitzel
Greatest sport moment: 50 km 2010 Vancouver
Sport idol: Cristiano Ronaldo
Follow online/connect: Instagram @Johanneshk,
Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/officialjhk/,
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johanneshk
![Eirik Brandsdal](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/eirik-brandsdal-.jpeg)
Born: 11.11.86 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 181 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Mountain hiking, climbing, games and movies
Favourite music: Varies with mood :
Favourite film: Gladiator
Favourite Net series: Games of Thrones
Favourite food: Fish
Greatest sport moment: WC Drammen victory three times
Sport idol: Aksel Lund Svindal
Previous OG results: 14: 9 - Sprint
Follow online/connect: Instagrem: @ebrands86, Twitter: @ebrands86
![Pål Golberg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/pal-golberg-.jpeg)
Born: 16.07.90 - Drammen
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Golf, guitar, trotting
Favourite music: Rock from the 60's and 70's
Favourite film: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Net series: Criminal Minds
Favourite food: McDonalds
Greatest sport moment: 15 km C in Lillehammer 2013 Sport idol: Tiger Woods
Previous OG results: 14: 18 - 15k Classic
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @pgool, Twitter: @pgolberg
![Sondre Fossli](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/sondre-fossli-.jpeg)
Born: 10.08.1993 - Hokksund
Residence: Hokksund
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Cross-Country Skier
Hobbies: Cars, PS4, real estate
Favourite film: Fast & Furious
Favourite Net series: Games of thrones
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sports moment: 1st place sprint WC Ruka 2015.
Sport idol: Connor McGregor
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @sondrefossli
Curling
![Thomas Ulsrud](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/thomas-ulsrud.jpeg)
Born: 21.10.11 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Self-employed
Hobbies: Golf and sports in general
Favourite music: Rock, pop
Favourite film: Pulp Fiction
Favourite net series: Breaking Bad
Favourite food: A good steak
Greatest sport moment: OG 2010 (Silver Medal)
Sport idol: Wayne Middaugh
Fun fact: No fun facts, I´m perfect!
Follow online/connect: Facebook: @facebook.com/TeamUlsrud
Previous OG results: 2010/2, 2014/5
![Torger Nergård](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/torger-nergard.jpeg)
Born: 12.12.74 - Trondheim
Residence: Oslo
Height: 179 cm
Civil Status: Married, two daughters
Occupation: Engineer
Hobbies: Curling
Favourite film: The Godfather
Favourite net series: "Fantorangen"
Favourite food: Not fish
Greatest sport moment: World Championship Gold Medal in Beijing
2014.Silver Medal in Vancouver Olympics 2010
Sport idol: Eigil Ramsfjell
Fun fact: I hate birds!
Previous OG results: 2002/1, 2006/5, 2010/2, 2014/5
![Cristoffer Svae](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/cristoffer-svae.jpeg)
Born: 21.03.82 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 189 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Curling instructor
Hobbies: Dancing, travelling
Favourite music: Top of the charts/hit list
Favourite film: The Avengers
Favourite net series: The Walking Dead
Favourite food: BBQ
Greatest sport moment: Winning Obersdorf Mixed in 2007.
Sport idol: Wranå (not Rasmus)
Fun fact: Nickname Bomsi / Run a charity event
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @kingcurling, Facebook: Team Ulsrud
Previous OG results: 2010/2, 2014/5
![Håvard Vad Petersson](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/havard-vad-petersson.jpeg)
Born: 05.01.84 - Oslo
Residence: Arendal
Height: 193 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Store Manager
Hobby: Other sports
Favourite music: No
Favourite net series: Will Hunting
Favourite food: Steak
Greatest sport moment: The whole Vancouver 2010 experience.
Sport idol: Bjørn Dæhlie
Fun fact: Blind on right eye because of a childhood reindeer accident.
Follow online/connect: @facebook.com/Team Ulsrud
Previous OG results: 2010/2, 2014/5
![Markus Høiberg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/markus-hoiberg.jpeg)
Born: 06.06.91 - Oppdal
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: Skiing, outdoors
Favourite music: Pop, rock, blues
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings
Favourite net series: Westworld
Favourite food: Lamb
Greatest sport moment: Petter Northug, Cross-Country 50km, WCh Falun 2015.
Sport idol: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Fun fact: I have a special system for counting steps.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @Marshkus
Previous OG result: 2014/5
![Kristin Skaslien](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-kristin-skaslien.jpeg)
Born: 18.01.86 - Trondheim
Residence: Fornebu
Height: 160 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Operations Analyst
Hobbies: Curling
Favourite music: Bruce Springsteen
Favourite film: Men with Brooms and "Kong Curling".
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: World Mixed Double Curling Championship 2015 - Bronze Medal.
Sport idol: Dordi Nordby
Fun fact: -
![Magnus Nedregotten](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/magnus-nedregotten.jpeg)
Born: 24.10.90 - Stavanger
Residence: Fornebu
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Curler / curling instructor / icemaker
Hobbies: Skiing, golf, fishing
Favourite music: Old school rock
Favourite film: Into the Wild
Favourite net series: Better call Soul
Favourite food: Lamb
Greatest sport moment: Is yet to come
Fun fact: I have a tattoo of a Norwegian football club on my body, have been in a boys choir (Sølvguttene) and beaten Aksel Lund Svindal in alpine skiing.
Freeski
![Øystein Bråten](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/oystein-braten-.jpeg)
Born: 21.07.95 - Ringerike
Residence: Ål
Height: 179 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Skier
Hobbies: Skating, tennis
Favourite music: Hip-hop, indierock
Favourite film: Catch me if you can
Favourite Net series: "Grenseland"
Favourite food: Pasta Bolognese
Greatest sport moment: X-Games Aspen 2017
Sport idol: Sammy Carlson
Previous OG results: 14: 10th/Slopestyle
Fun fact: Always wear the same boxer shorts on finals.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @oysteinbraten
![Ferdinand Dahl](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ferdinand-dahl-.jpeg)
Born: 17.07.98 - Oslo
Residence: Oppegård
Height: 187 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skier
Hobbies: Listen to music, mariocart
Favourite music: Rap
Favourite film: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Net series: Californication
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Big Air Myrkdalen 2017
Sport idol: Boo Johnson
Fun fact: Member of @jedicrew
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @ferdinandahl
![Christian Nummedal](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/christian-nummedal-.jpeg)
Born: 03.11.95 - Oslo
Residence: Hakadal
Height: 187 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skier
Hobbies: Tennis
Favourite music: Hip-hop
Favourite film: Sniper
Favourite Net series: Californication
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: WC Big Air Myrkdalen 2017
Sport idol: Lars Monsen
Fun fact: I like pickles
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @nummedal
![Felix Stridsberg Usterud](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/felix-stridsberg-usterud-.jpeg)
Born: 03.11.94 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 182 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Student / skier
Hobbies: Tinder
Favourite music: Hardstyle
Favourite film: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Net series: Stranger Things
Favourite food: Italian
Greatest sport moment: When X-Games talked about my biceps.
Sport idol: John John Florence / Curren Caples
Fun fact: I can't play the guitar.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @felixusterud
![Tiril Sjåstad Christiansen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/tiril-sjastad-christiansen-.jpeg)
Born: 07.04.95 - Ringerrike
Residence: Oslo
Height: 166 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Skier
Hobbies: Cooking, taking photos, mountain hiking, knitting
Favourite music: Beyonce
Favourite film: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Net series: Prison Break
Favourite food: Pancakes
Sport idol: Aksel Lund Svindal
Previous OG results: 2/halfpipe, Youth Olympic Games 2012
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @tiril
![Johanne Killi](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/johanne-killi-.jpeg)
Born: 13.10.97 - Lillehammer
Residence: Dombås
Height: 168 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skier
Hobbies: Cooking and baking. Outdoor recreation.
Favourite music: Pop
Favourite film: Mean Girls
Favourite Net series: Orange is the new Black.
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Gold at XGames on home soil!
Sport idol: I have never had a specific idol. I have found inspiration from various athletes.
Fun fact: I held the world record at football tricks for girls my age when I was 12 years old (333 touches).
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @johanneekilli Facebook: @johannekilliskiing
Freestyle
![Vinjar Slåtten](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/vinjar-slatten-.jpeg)
Club: Voss Freestyleklubb
Born: 16.07.90 - Oslo
Residence: Bergen
Height: 187 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Skier/Accountant
Hobbies: Skiing, surfing, diving, occasional skateboarder
Favourite music: Rock
Favourite film: The Usual suspects
Favourite Net series: Sherlock
Favourite food: Not sure, something good.
Greatest sport moment: Pyeong Chang Olympics?
Sport idol: Jeremy Bloom. Dale Begg also knew how to ski.
Fun fact: I am a human compass.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @vinjarslatten
![Hedvig Wessel](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/hedvig-wessel-.jpeg)
Club: Heming IL
Born: 25.08.95 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 162 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Ski, surf
Favourite film: Lilo & stitch, Harry Potter
Favourite Net series: Suits
Favourite food: I eat everything.
Greatest sport moment: Podium WC Russia 2016
Sport idol: Kari Traa, Aksel Lund Svindal
Previous OG Results: 14: 26/Moguls
Fun fact: I love chocolate.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @hedvigwessel
Ice Hockey
![Lars Haugen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/lars-haugen.jpeg)
Born: 19.03.87 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Family, friends, movies
Favourite music: Pop/rap
Favourite film: Anchorman
Favourite net series: Nobel
Favourite food: Taco, Norwegian salmon
Greatest sport moment: My first WCh.
Sport idol: Jim Marthinsen and Vladislav Tretiak
Fun fact: Easily distracted.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @HaugenLars
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 54
Previous OG results: 14: 12
![Henrik Haukeland](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/henrik-haukeland.jpeg)
Born: 06.12.94 - Fredrikstad
Residence: Sundsvall, SWE
Height: 189 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Tennis, padel, books
Favourite music: 80's
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Italian
Greatest sport moment: Qualified for the SHL.
Sport idol: Miikka Kiprusoff
Fun fact: Listen to classical music.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @hhaukeland, Twitter:
@haukelandhenrik, Facebook: Henrik Haukeland
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 8
![Henrik Holm](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/henrik-holm.jpeg)
Club: Stavanger Oilers
Born: 06.09.90 - Fredrikstad
Residence: Stavanger
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Fiancé
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Migos
Favourite film: Deer Hunter
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones, Dexter
Favourite food: Steak, taco
Greatest sport moment: Norwegian Champion.
Sport idol: Dominik Hasek
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @henrikholm38, Twitter: @henrikholm38
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 0
![Alexander Bonsaksen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-alexander-bonsaksen.jpeg)
Born: 24.01.87 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, soccer
Favourite music: Dance, R&B
Favourite film: The Wolf of Wall Street
Favourite net series: The Blacklist
Favourite food: Tapas
Greatest sport moment: 2010 Vancouver Olympics and Finnish Championship 2015/16.
Sport idol: Bård Sørlie and Roger Federer
Fun fact: Born four weeks too early. I drink five-seven cups of coffee on a game day.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @bonsa47, Twitter: @bonsa47
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 66
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Stefan Espeland](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/stefan-espeland.jpeg)
Club: Ilves Hockey, FIN
Born: 24.03.89 - Oslo
Residence: Tampere, FIN
Height: 183 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, football
Favourite music: Country
Favourite film: Shooter
Favourite net series: House of Cards
Favourite food: Taco
Sport idol: Roger Federer
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @stefanespeland, Twitter: @stefanespeland, Facebook: Stefan Espeland
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 10
![Jonas Holøs](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/jonas-holos.jpeg)
Born: 27.08.87 - Sarpsborg
Residence: Granges-Paccot, SUI
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Drink coffee
Favourite film: Lion
Favourite net series: Broen (The Bridge)
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Swedish Champion.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @jholos, Twitter: @jholos
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 95
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Johannes Johannesen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/johannes-johannesen.jpeg)
Born: 01.03.97 - Stavanger
Residence: Stavanger
Height: 181 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Friends, video games, tennis
Favourite music: Pop music
Favourite film: Need for Speed
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Scoring in the WCh.
Sport idol: Erik Karlsson
Fun fact: I was born two months too early.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @jonjo76, Twitter: @johannesen76, Facebook: Johannes Johannesen
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 14
![Erlend Lesund](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/erlend-lesund.jpeg)
Born: 11.12.94 - Oslo
Residence: Mora, SWE
Height: 190 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Books
Favourite music: Hip Hop
Favourite film: Superbad
Favourite net series: Friends, Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Qualifying to SHL.
Sport idol: Rafael Nadal
Fun fact: Not good of driving car.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @erlendlesund
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 3
![Mattias Nørstebø](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-mattias-norstebo.jpeg)
Born: 03.06.95 - Lillehammer
Residence: Gothenburg, SWE
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Kygo
Favourite film: Fast and the Furious
Favourite net series: 24
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Winning the Olympic qualifier game in Oslo.
Sport idol: My dad
Fun fact: Eat taco at least three times a week.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @mnorstebo, Twitter: @mnorstebo
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 23
![Daniel Sørvik](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/daniel-sorvik.jpeg)
Born: 11.03.90 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo/Litvinov, CZE
Height: 183 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Walking with my dog
Favourite music: Heavy metal / Metallica
Favourite film: I am Legend
Favourite net series: Breaking Bad
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: My first WCh.
Sport idol: Niklas Lidström
Fun fact: Always right skate on first.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @danielsorvik, Twitter: @danielsorvik
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 27
Previous OG results: 14: 12
![Henrik Ødegaard](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-henrik-odegaard.jpeg)
Born: 11.02.88 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: House
Favourite film: Gladiator
Favourite net series: Ballers
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Sport idol: David Beckham
Fun fact: Absentminded.
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 47
Previous OG results: 14: 12
![Anders Bastiansen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-anders-bastiansen.jpeg)
Born: 31.10.80 - Asker
Residence: Asker
Height: 190 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Hockey Player and working for Varner
Hobbies: Family
Favourite music: Radio
Favourite film: Game of Thrones
Favourite net series: Man on Fire
Favourite food: Sushi
Greatest sport moment: Gold Medal in Swedish Championship
Sport idol: Mario Lemieux
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 104
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Kristian Forsberg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-kristian-forsberg.jpeg)
Born: 05.05.85 - Oslo
Residence: Stavanger
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Tennis
Favourite music: Everything
Favourite film: The Green Mile
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Pizza, taco
Greatest sport moment: Winning the Norwegian Championship.
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 86
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Ludvig Hoff](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-ludvig-hoff.jpeg)
Born: 16.10.96 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Student
Hobbies: TV, friends, PS4
Favourite music: EDM/house music
Favourite film: Forrest Gump
Favourite net series: Prison Break
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: WCh U20 in Malmö, SWE.
Sport idol: Lebron James
Fun fact: Like to watch Gossip Girl.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @ludvighoff
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 0
![Tommy Kristiansen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/tommy-kristiansen.jpeg)
Born: 26.05.89 - Sarpsborg
Residence: Sarpsborg
Height: 198 cm
Civil Status: Single
Hobbies: Fishing
Favourite music: Country
Favourite film: Mafiabrødre
Favourite net series: Vikings
Favourite food: Burgers
Greatest sport moment: Gold Medal Norwegian Championship.
Sport idol: Roger Federer
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @tomk.15
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 12
![Ken Andre Olimb](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ken-andre-olimb.jpeg)
Born: 21.01.89 - Oslo
Residence: Linköping, SWE
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Michael Jackson
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite net series: Friends
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Olympics in Sochi 2014.
Sport idol: Wayne Gretzky
Fun fact: Played with glasses under the grating when I was younger.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @kenolimb
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 63
Previous OG results: 14: 12
![Mathis Olimb](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/-mathis-olimb.jpeg)
Born: 01.02.86 - Oslo
Residence: Linköping, SWE
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Married to Camilla
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Slalom, tennis
Favourite music: Radio
Favourite film: Wedding Crashers
Favourite net series: Hotel Cæsar, Farmen
Favourite food: Fondue
Greatest sport moment: Norway vs Brazil in the WCh 1998 in football.
Sport idol: Jaromir Jagr and Roger Federer
Fun fact: I have green belt in Judo.
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 82
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Mats Rosseli Olsen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/mats-rosseli-olsen.jpeg)
Born: 29.04.91 - Oslo
Residence: Gothenburg, SWE
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Watch Premier League
Favourite music: Hip Hop/R&B
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite net series: Prison Break, Peaky Blinders
Favourite food: Hamburger, taco
Greatest sport moment: When Liverpool FC won the Champion League Final in Istanbul after being 0-3 down after first half.
Sport idol: Zinedine Zidane
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @mrosseliolsen
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 34
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Alexander Reichenberg](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/alexander-reichenberg.jpeg)
Born: 13.06.92 - Leksand, SWE
Residence: Praha CZE and Lillehammer
Height: 186 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: PS4, dart, golf
Favourite music: Karpe Diem, Åge Aleksandersen
Favourite film: Coach Carter
Favourite net series: Vikings
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: World Championship
Sport idol: Peter Forsberg
Fun fact: Always wear cap on match day.
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 7
![Niklas Roest](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/niklas-roest.jpeg)
Born: 03.08.86 - Oslo
Residence: Sarpsborg
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Engaged
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Boating, fishing
Favourite music: Top 20
Favourite film: Semi-pro
Favourite net series: Vikings
Favourite food: Steak
Greatest sport moment: Olympic Games.
Sport idol: Tom Brady
Fun fact: I quit ice hockey when I was 10 years of age but luckily I started up again two years later.
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @NiklasR28
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 37
Previous OG results: 14: 12
![Martin Røymark](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/martin-roymark.jpeg)
Born: 10.11.86 - Oslo Residence: Oslo
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Everything
Favourite net series: Vikings
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Olympics Vancouver 2010.
Sport idol: Ronaldo
Fun fact: Always put on my right shoe, glove and skate first.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @mRoymark, Twitter: @mRoymark
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 83
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Eirik Salsten](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/eirik-salsten-.jpeg)
Born: 17.06.94 - Oslo
Residence: Stavanger
Height: 183 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Hockey Player, student
Hobbies: Golf, soccer
Favourite music: U2
Favourite film: Inception
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Bareclona - Paris St Germain 6-1 - Champions Leauge.
Sport idol: Pål Johnsen
Fun fact: I like to play chess.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @eiriksals, Twitter: @eiriksals, Facebook: Eirik Østrem Salsten
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 3
![Patrick Thoresen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/patrick-thoresen.jpeg)
Born: 07.11.83 - Oslo
Residence: Hamar
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Married
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Karpe Diem
Favourite film: The Shawshank Redemption
Favourite net series: Vikings
Favourite food: Veal
Greatest sport moment: My first WCh.
Sport idol: Peter Forsberg
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 82
Previous OG results: 10: 10, 14: 12
![Steffen Thoresen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/steffen-thoresen.jpeg)
Born: 03.06.85 - Oslo
Residence: Lørenskog
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Fiancé
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Dance music
Favourite film: Forest Gump
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Pasta
Greatest sport moment: Olympic Games.
Sport idol: Peter Forsberg
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @steffenthoresen
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 9
![Mathias Trettenes](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/mathias-trettenes.jpeg)
Born: 08.11.93 - Stavanger
Residence: Krefeld, GER
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Occupation: Hockey Player
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Alternativ rock
Favourite film: Documentary
Favourite net series: Broen (The Bridge)
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sport moment: Olympic Games.
Sport idol: Mike Modano
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @MathiasTrettenes, Twitter: @trettenes
International matches (World Championship and Olympic Games): 22
Nordic combined
![Jan Schmid](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/jan-schmid-.jpeg)
Born: 24.11.83 - Trondheim
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 179cm
Occupation: Professional athlete / student
Hobbies: Orienteering, Gaming, Reading
Favourite music: Rock / Punk Rock
Favourite film: Se7ven
Favourite Net series: The West Wing
Favourite food: Cheese Fondue
Greatest sport moment: My Olympic debut in Salt Lake City in 2002
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @jan_schmid
![Magnus Krog](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/magnus-krog.jpeg)
Club: Høydalsmo IL
Born: 19.03.87 - Høydalsmo
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 187
Civil Status: Cohabitee
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Fishing, Mountain Hiking
Favorite music: Everything
Favorite film: Avatar
Favorite Net series: Californication, Stranger Things, Westworld, Suits
Favorite food: Ice cream, cake, brownies, chocolate cake, sushi, hamburger
Greatest sports moment: My first World Cup victory. Junior National Chamapionships Gold Medal, Olympic competitions in Sotchi.
Sports idol: Jaroslav Sakala, Jens Weissflog, Terje Håkonsen
Fun fact: I never wear red socks in competition
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @magnuskrog, Facebook: facebook.com/kombinertmagnus
Previous OG results: 14: 3 Individual, 1 Team
![Jørgen Nyland Graabak](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/jorgen-nyland-graabak-.jpeg)
Born: 26.04.91 - Trondheim
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 185cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Professional athlete / student
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, hiking, randonee skiing, reading
Favourite music: Latest EMINEM album
Favourite film: Se7ven
Favourite Net series: White Collar
Favourite food: Beef
Greatest sports moment: First World Cup Podium/Last Olympics (Goldx2)
Follow online/connect: Twitter: @JrgenGraabak, Instagram: @joergengraabak
Previous OG results: 14: 1 - Individual, 1 - Team
![Jarl Magnus Riiber](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/jarl-magnus-riiber-.jpeg)
Born: 15.10.97 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Nordic Combiner
Hobbies: Alpine and biking
Favourite music: List pop
Favourite film: Notting Hill
Favourite Net series: Games of Thrones
Favourite food: Chicken Mango chutney
Greatest sport moment: My first world cup victory in Holmenkollen 2015/16
Sport idol: Severin Freund
Follow online/connect: Snapchat: @RiiberJarl, Instagram: @RiiberJarl, Facebook: @JarlMagnusRiiber
![Espen Andersen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/espen-andersen-.jpeg)
Born: 28.10.93 - Bærum
Residence: Bærum
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Professional athlete / student
Hobbies: Golf
Favourite music: Could be everything, depends on the song and my mood
Favourite film: The Lord of the Rings triology
Favourite Net series: Games of Thrones
Favourite food: Beef tenderloin with potato gratin and red wine sauce
Greatest sports moment: My first World Cup victory
Fun fact: Have some lucky underwear for important competitions
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @espenand, Twitter: @Espen Andersen
Skeleton
![Alexander Hanssen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/alexander-hanssen-.jpeg)
Born: 20.02.87 - Stavanger
Residence: Calgary, CAN
Height: 172 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Surfing, woodturning
Favourite music: Rap
Favourite net series: Mr. Robot
Favourite food: Gluten free
Fun fact: I have built seven surfboards out of wood.
Greatest sports moment: Personal best top speed in Whistler
Sports idol: Martins Dukurs, Dane Reynolds
Follow online/connect Instagram: @alhanssen
Snowboard
![Torgeir Herje Bergrem](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/torgeir-herje-bergrem-.jpeg)
Born: 20.09.1991 - Harstad
Residence: Oslo
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Snowboarder
Hobbies: Lots
Favourite music: Rock
Favourite film: How to train your dragon
Favourite Net series: Game of thrones
Favourite food: Kjøttkaker (meat balls)
Greatest sport moment: One of Edvald Boasson Hagen stage wins in the Tour de France
Sport idol: Kjetil Jansrud
Fun fact: I sleep a lot.
![Marcus Kleveland](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/marcus-kleveland-.jpeg)
Born: 25.04.99 - Lillehammer
Residence: Dombås
Height: 165 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Snowboarder
Hobbies: Skating, gaming, driving cars
Favourite music: Metallica
Favourite Netflix series: American Horror Story
Favourite food: Kebab
Greatest sport moment: When Sondre Nordstad Moen beat the European marathon record with the time 2:05:48, that is sick.
Sport idol: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo
Fun fact: I really love skiing.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @marcuskleveland
![Mons Røisland](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/mons-roisland-.jpeg)
Born: 28.01.97 - Lørenskog
Residence: Oslo
Height: 186 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Snowboarder
Hobbies: Golf, surf and skate
Favourite music: I like all kind of music. Just kind of depends on the mood.
Favourite film: "Surf`s up" the animated one, yes!
Favourite Net series: I love documentaries and my favorite is actually made by an old professional snowboarder. Its called "the white helmets" and it won an Oscar for best short documentary. Blew my mind.
Favourite food: Homemade quesadillas!
Greatest sport moment: Third place at X Games slopestyle in Aspen 2016!
Sport idol: Torstein Horgmo.
Fun fact: Love nutella and cheese on bread. Its weird, but don't hate until you've tried.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @monsroisland, Facebook: Mons Roisland, Twitter: @monsroisland
![Ståle Sandbech](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/stale-sandbech-.jpeg)
Born: 03.06.93 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 179 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: Skateboard, Surfing, Sailing, activities
Favourite music: Hip Hop
Favourite Net series: VIKINGS
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @StaleSandbech, Facebook: Facebook.com/Stalesandbech
Previous OG results: 14: 2/Slopestyle
![Silje Norendal](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/silje-norendal.jpeg)
Born: 01.09.93 - Kongsberg
Residence: Kongsberg
Height: 167 cm
Occupation: Snowboarder
Favourite music: Top 20
Favourite film: Bride Wars
Favourite Net series: Favourite food: Mexican
Greatest sport moment: Sport idol: Torah Bright and Lindsey Vonn
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @siljenorendal, Facebook: @Siljenorendal, Twitter: @siljenorendal
Previous OG Results: 14: 11/Slopestyle
Ski Jumping
![Anders Fannemel](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/anders-fannemel-.jpeg)
Born: 13.05.91 - Hornindal
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 169 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Ski jumper
Hobbies: Skydiving
Favourite music: Mixed
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings
Favourite net series: Breaking Bad and Band of brothers
Favourite food: Deer tenderloin with mushroom stew and potatoes.
Greatest sport moment: My World Record jump back in 2015.
Sport idol: Adam Malysz
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @andersfannemel
![Robert Høneren Johansson](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/robert-honeren-johansson-.jpeg)
Born: 23.03.90 - Lillehammer
Residence: Lillehammer
Height: 184 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Athlete
Hobbies: XC-skiing, alpine/randonee, slackline, climbing
Favourite music: Hip Hop
Favourite film: Se7en
Favourite net series: How I Met Your Mother
Favourite food: Sushi
Greatest sport moment: To set a World Record in Vikersund with 252m.
Sport idol: Noriaki Kasai
Fun fact: I need something yellow on my jumping socks. If I fall asleep sitting I usually twitch and kick whatever is in front if me - HARD! And I sing in the shower.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @rbrt_johansson, Facebook: www.facebook.com/robertjohanssonoffisiell, Twitter: @RobertHJo
![Andreas Stjernen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/andreas-stjernen-.jpeg)
Club: Sprova IL/ Trønderhopp
Born: 30.07.88 - Levanger
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 189 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Hobbies: Golf, football
Favourite music: Åge Aleksandersen, Bruce Springsteen, Lars Winnerbäck
Favourite film: Wolf of Wall Street
Favourite net series: Narcos
Favourite food: Pizza
Greatest sport moment: Champions League final 2005 Sport idol: Steven Gerrard and Jan Fuhre
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @astjernen, Twitter: @astjernen
![Daniel-André Tande](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/daniel-andre-tande-.jpeg)
Born: 24.01.94 - Narvik
Residence: Oslo
Height: 182 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Ski jumper
Hobbies: Guitar
Favourite music: Almost everything
Favourite film: Shawshank redemption
Favourite net series: White Collar
Favourite food: Indian
Greatest sport moment: Victory in Garmisch Partenkirchen
Sport idol: Birger Ruud
Fun fact: Always starting with the left shoe before the right.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @daniel_a24
![Johann André Forfang](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/johann-andre-forfang-.jpeg)
Born: 04.07.95 - Tromsø
Residence: Trondheim
Height: 178 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Hobbies: Filmmaking
Favourite film: Interstellar
Favourite food: Tacos
Greatest sport moment: Greatest moment watching have to be when Anders Jacobsen won the Four Hills Tournament.
Sport idol: My brother was my idol growing up.
Fun fact: When I'm at home, first thing I do every morning is to hand brew coffee. I love coffee.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @johannforfang, Facebook: @johannforfang, Twitter: @johannforfan
![Maren Lundby](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/maren-lundby-.jpeg)
Club: IL Kolbukameratene
Born: 07.09.94 - Gjøvik
Residence: Lillehammer, Norway
Height: 173 cm
Civil status: Single
Occupation: Full time ski jumper
Hobbies: Soccer, listen to music, student at some parts of the year.
Favourite music: Ed Sheeran, Pink, Justin Bieber
Favourite food: Pizza/ Italian food
Greatest sports moment: Standing at the top of the podium are those moments I remember and appriciate the most.
Sport Idol: Usain Bolt
Fun fact: Horrible at watching films and series. I don't watch them because I tend to get impatient.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: marenlundby, Twitter: marenlundby, Facebook: MarenLundby
![Silje Opseth](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/silje-opseth-.jpeg)
Club: IL Holeværingen
Born: 28.04.99 - Ringerrike
Residence: Lillehammer, Norway
Height: 170 cm
Civil status: Single
Occupation: Athlete and student
Hobbies: Cross country skiing, randoné, kayaking, orienteering etc.
Favourite music: Depends of situation
Favourite film: I don´t see much movies
Favourite food: Lasagne
Greatest sports moment: 6th place in the Jr WCh in Almaty 2015.
Sport Idol: Usain Bolt
Fun fact: Extremely easy to frighten. I do talk loud to myself all the time when I´m alone.
Follow online/connect:
Instagram: silje9915, Facebook: OpsethSilje, Twitter: OpsethSilje
Speed Skating
![Håvard Bøkko](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/havard-bokko-.jpeg)
Born: 02.02.1987 - Ringerike
Residence: Geilo
Height: 182 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Cycling, fishing, hunting, hiking
Favourite music: Norwegian country music
Favourite film: American Gangster
Favourite net series: Chill
Favourite food: Self hunted deer filet.
Greatest sport moment: Bronze Medal 1500 m in Vancouver 2010, Gold Medal 1500 m WCh 2011.
Sports idol: Peter Sagan
Fun fact: I always put on the right shoe first.
Previous OG results: 06: 4/Team Pursuit, DNF/1500m, 10: 3/1500 m, 4/Team Pursuit, 14: 5/Team Pursuit, 6/1500 m, 9/5000 m, 19/1000m
![Sindre Henriksen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/sindre-henriksen-.jpeg)
Born: 24.07.92 - Bergen
Residence: Bergen
Height: 190 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Buekorps (Bow Corps), boat, movies and series
Favourite music: Eminem
Favourite film: The Lord of the Rings
Favourite net series: My favourite is Game of Thrones, a bit boring answer maybe because everybody loves it, but how can you not love it?
Favourite food: Italian Pizza
Greatest sport moment: 3rd place 1500 m World Cup Stavanger (December 2017), was a great experience with a sick home crowd!
Sport idol: Does anyone get surprised if I say Sven Kramer? If you do, time to wake up…
Fun fact: I have to take on the left boot first always, and tighten that one before the right one.
![Allan Dahl Johansson](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/allan-dahl-johansson-.jpeg)
Born: 05.10.98 - Oslo
Residence: Oslo
Height: 185 cm
Civil Status: Girlfriend
Favourite film: Star Wars
Favourite net series: Stranger Things
Favourite food: Taco
Sports idol: Håvard Bøkko
![Håvard Holmefjord Lorentzen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/havard-holmefjord-lorentzen-.jpeg)
Born: 02.10.92 - Bergen
Residence: Bergen
Height: 187 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Music (drums and guitar)
Favourite music: Rock
Favourite film: Lord of the Rings
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Mexican
Greatest sport moment: Conor McGregor beat Jose Aldo on KO in December 2015.
Sports idol: Sverre Lunde Pedersen
Previous OG results: 14: 5/Team pursuit, 11/1000 m, 16/1500 m, 32/500 m
![Sverre Lunde Pedersen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/sverre-lunde-pedersen-.jpeg)
Born: 17.07.92 - Bergen
Residence: Os, Bergen
Height: 180 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Train, sleep, eat, FIFA
Favourite music: Shakanaka
Favourite film: Step Brothers
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Taco
Greatest sports moment: My first World Championship medal (Calgary 2015)
Sports idol: Håvard Holmefjord Lorentzen
Fun fact: Always chat in sleep.
Previous OG results:10: Reserve, 14: 5/Team pursuit, 5/5000 m, 8/1500 m
![Simen Spieler Nilsen](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/simen-spieler-nilsen-.jpeg)
Born: 04.08.93 - Arendal
Residence: Arendal
Height: 186 cm
Civil Status: In a relationship
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting
Favourite music: EDM
Favourite film: Lord og the Rings
Favourite net series: Game of Thrones
Favourite food: Game meat
Greatest sports moment: Silver Medal in Team pursuit in WCh Kolomna 2016
Sports idol: Peter Sagan
Fun fact: Always put on the left skate first.
Previous OG results: 14: 5/Team pursuit, 25/5000 m, 36/1500 m
![Henrik Fagerli Rukke](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/henrik-fagerli-rukke-.jpeg)
Born: 20.10.96 - Ål
Residence: Hol
Height: 183 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Speed skater
Hobbies: Walking in the mountains.
Favourite music: Everything
Favourite film: Harry Potter
Favourite net series: Narcos
Favourite food: My mom's homemade pizza
Greatest sport moment: 2nd place in WC Team Sprint in Heerenveen.
Sport idol: Usain Bolt
Fun fact: Addicted to candy.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @henrikfr, Facebook: @Henrik Fagerli Rukke
![Hege Bøkko](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/hege-bokko-.jpeg)
Club: Hol IL
Born: 05.09.91 - Hønefoss
Residence: Oslo and Hovet
Height: 173 cm
Civil Status: Cohabitant
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Cooking and baking
Favourite music: "Top 50" on Spotify
Favourite film: The Notebook
Favourite net series: "Frikjent"
Favourite food: Sushi
Greatest sport moment: 1000 m OG Vancouver 2010
Sports idol: -
Fun fact: Blow into the shoes before I put them on. Put always the right shoe on first. "Trø 'kji fysst i venstre sko" sings Hellbillies.
Follow online/connect: Instagram: @hegebokko, Twitter; @hegebokko, Facebook: Hege Bøkko
Previous OG results: 10: 10/1000m, 14/1500 m, 14: 33/1500 m
![Ida Njåtun](/siteassets/olparalympics/pyeongchang-2018/team-and-media-guide/athletes/ida-njatun-.jpeg)
Club: Asker SK
Born: 06.02.91 - Bærum
Residence: Oslo
Height: 179 cm
Civil Status: Single
Occupation: Skater
Hobbies: Knitting
Favourite music: 90's
Favourite film: Forrest Gump
Favourite net series: Breaking Bad
Favourite food: Pinnekjøtt (Lamb ribs)
Greatest sport moment: 3rd place in WCh Allround 2015.
Sports idol: Håvard Bøkko
Fun fact: Always wearing black underwear when competing. Always take my left skating shoe on first. I love singing in the car.
Previous OG results: 14: 6/3000 m, 12/1500 m, 17/1000 m