Ronny Fredrik Ansnes (28 June 1989 – c.15 July 2018) was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
| Ronny Fredrik Ansnes | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Norway |
| Born | 28 June 1989 |
| Died | 15 July 2018 (aged 29) Meldal, Norway |
| Ski club | Klæbu IL |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 3 – (2011–2013) |
| Starts | 4 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Overall titles | 0 – (119th in 2011) |
| Discipline titles | 0 |
He made his World Cup debut in February 2011 in Drammen, also breaking the top 15-barrier with a 13th place in the 15 kilometre race. He also finished second in a relay race in November 2011 in Sjusjøen. Ansnes also contested the Holmenkollen 50 kilometre race in 2012 and 2013 and a World Cup race in La Clusaz in January 2013 before retiring in 2014.[1] He also won an individual silver medal at the Norwegian Championships, the 15 kilometre race in 2012, as well as a relay bronze medal in 2010.[2]
He hailed from Klæbu[2] and represented the sports club Byåsen IL.[1]
Ansnes drowned in July 2018 in the Resa river in Resdalen, Meldal. He was found on 16 July, probably having drowned on the previous day.[2] He was 29.
Cross-country skiing results
editAll results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]
World Cup
edit| Season | Age | Discipline standings | Ski Tour standings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Distance | Sprint | Nordic Opening |
Tour de Ski |
World Cup Final | ||
| 2011 | 21 | 119 | 70 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 22 | NC | NC | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 23 | NC | NC | — | — | — | — |
Team podiums
edit- 1 podium – (1 RL)
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place | Teammates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011–12 | 20 November 2011 | Sjusjøen, Norway |
4 × 10 km Relay C/F | World Cup | 2nd | Dahl / Eilifsen / Røthe |
References
edit- ^ a b c Ronny Fredrik Ansnes at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation
- ^ a b c Haram, Ola (18 July 2018). "Den tidligere langrennsløperen Ronny Fredrik Ansnes er død". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 18 July 2018.
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