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Skofterud confirmed in June 2008 that she was in a committed relationship with a woman. She had previously been in relationships with men.<ref name="relationship">[http://www.vg.no/rampelys/artikkel.php?artid=500629 Skofterud står frem]</ref> |
Skofterud confirmed in June 2008 that she was in a committed relationship with a woman. She had previously been in relationships with men.<ref name="relationship">[http://www.vg.no/rampelys/artikkel.php?artid=500629 Skofterud står frem]</ref> |
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Skofterud was reported missing in the early morning of 29 July 2018 and was found deaf on an islet. The police stated that she most likely died instantly from injuries after a [[Personal water craft|jetski]] accident near [[Arendal (town)|Arendal]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nrk.no/sport/skofterud-omkommet-i-vannscooterulykke-1.14144888|title=Skofterud omkommet i vannscooterulykke|last=Brodahl|first=Viljam|work=NRK|access-date=2018-07-29|language=nb-NO}}</ref> |
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She was 38 years old. |
She was 38 years old. |
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Full name | Vibeke Westbye Skofterud | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Askim, Norway | 20 April 1980|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 29 July 2018 Arendal, Norway | (aged 38)|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ski club | Slitu IF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
World Cup career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seasons | 2000–2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Podiums | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Vibeke Westbye Skofterud (20 April 1980 – 29 July 2018) was a Norwegian cross country skier. She won gold in the 4 x 5 km relay at Vancouver in 2010. Her best individual finish at the Winter Olympics was 8th in the 30 km event at Salt Lake City in 2002.
Skofterud won a complete set of 4 x 5 km medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships (gold: 2005, gold: 2011, silver: 2003, bronze: 2007) and earned her best individual finish of 13th in the 5 km + 5 km double pursuit in 2003.
Her first individual victory came in a pursuit race in Norway in 2006.
In 2012, Skofterud became the first Norwegian to win the Vasaloppet official ladies class.[citation needed] She set a new record time, 4.08,24, more than 8 minutes faster than the previous record from 1998.[citation needed] This was the first time ever she competed in a race as long as 90 km.[citation needed]
The 2012/2013 World Cup season proved to be difficult for Skofterud, due to illness and injuries, and she was forced to quit the season halfway through. She made a comeback on the national team the following winter, but her results were less than satisfactory.[citation needed] After failing to qualify for the 2014 Winter Olympics, Skofterud announced her retirement from the national team, in favour of a career in ski marathon.[citation needed]
She retired from cross country skiing in 2015.[1]
World Cup results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[2]
Individual podiums
- 15 podiums – (12 WC, 3 SWC)
No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place |
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1 | 2001–02 | 8 December 2001 | Cogne, Italy | 5 km Individual C | World Cup | 3rd |
2 | 9 December 2001 | Cogne, Italy | 1.5 km Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | |
3 | 23 March 2002 | Birkebeinerrennet, Norway | 58 km Mass Start C | World Cup | 2nd | |
4 | 2003–04 | 28 November 2003 | Kuusamo, Finland | 10 km Individual C | World Cup | 2nd |
5 | 2007–08 | 24 November 2007 | Beitostølen, Norway | 10 km Individual F | World Cup | 2nd |
6 | 8 December 2007 | Davos, Switzerland | 10 km Individual C | World Cup | 2nd | |
7 | 2009–10 | 29 November 2009 | Kuusamo, Finland | 10 km Individual C | World Cup | 3rd |
8 | 2011–12 | 19 November 2011 | Sjusjøen, Norway | 10 km Individual F | World Cup | 3rd |
9 | 25 November 2011 | Kuusamo, Finland | 1.2 km Sprint C | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
10 | 26 November 2011 | Kuusamo, Finland | 5 km Individual F | Stage World Cup | 2nd | |
11 | 27 November 2011 | Kuusamo, Finland | 10 km Pursuit C | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
12 | 25–27 November 2011 | Nordic Opening | Overall Standings | World Cup | 3rd | |
13 | 10 December 2011 | Davos, Switzerland | 15 km Individual F | World Cup | 2nd | |
14 | 17 December 2011 | Rogla, Slovenia | 10 km Mass Start C | World Cup | 2nd | |
15 | 2012–13 | 16 December 2012 | Canmore, Canada | 7.5 km + 7.5 km Skiathlon C/F | World Cup | 3rd |
Team podiums
- 17 victories
- 23 podiums
No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place | Teammate(s) |
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1 | 2001–02 | 16 December 2001 | Davos, Switzerland | 4 x 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bay / Skari / Pedersen |
2 | 10 March 2002 | Falun, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Moen / Bjørgen / Pedersen | |
3 | 2002–03 | 24 November 2002 | Kiruna, Sweden | 4 x 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Moen / Skari / Sorkmo |
4 | 8 December 2002 | Davos, Switzerland | 4 x 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Skari / Pedersen / Sorkmo | |
5 | 2003–04 | 23 November 2003 | Beitostølen, Norway | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Pedersen / Steira / Bjørgen |
6 | 14 December 2003 | Davos, Switzerland | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bjørgen / Stemland / Pedersen | |
7 | 11 January 2004 | Otepää, Estonia | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Pedersen / Steira / Bjørgen | |
8 | 22 February 2004 | Umeå, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bjørgen / Steira / Pedersen | |
9 | 2004–05 | 24 November 2004 | Gällivare, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bjørnås / Pedersen / Bjørgen |
10 | 12 December 2004 | Val di Fiemme, Italy | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Bjørnås / Pedersen / Bjørgen | |
11 | 2005–06 | 20 November 2005 | Beitostølen, Norway | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Berg / Pedersen / Bjørgen |
12 | 15 January 2006 | Val di Fiemme, Italy | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Bjørgen / Stemland / Steira | |
13 | 2006–07 | 19 November 2006 | Gällivare, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Pedersen / Steira / Bjørgen |
14 | 4 February 2007 | Davos, Switzerland | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Jacobsen / Steira / Bjørgen | |
15 | 2007–08 | 25 November 2007 | Beitostølen, Norway | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Jacobsen / Johaug / Bjørgen |
16 | 9 December 2007 | Davos, Switzerland | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Stemland / Johaug / Steira | |
17 | 2009–10 | 22 November 2009 | Beitostølen, Norway | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Johaug / Steira / Bjørgen |
18 | 2010–11 | 21 November 2010 | Gällivare, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Johaug / Steira / Bjørgen |
19 | 19 December 2010 | La Clusaz, France | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Johaug / Steira / Bjørgen | |
20 | 2011–12 | 20 November 2011 | Sjusjøen, Norway | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Johaug / Steira / Bjørgen |
21 | 12 February 2012 | Nové Město, Czech Republic | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Johaug / Jacobsen / Bjørgen | |
22 | 2012–13 | 25 November 2012 | Gällivare, Sweden | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Johaug / Hagen / Bjørgen |
23 | 20 January 2013 | La Clusaz, France | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Østberg / Hagen / Jacobsen |
Personal life
In 2005, Skofterud turned down an offer to appear in the Norwegian edition of the men's magazine FHM.[3] The rejection came after pressure from the Norwegian skiing federation.[4]
Skofterud suffered from eating disorders, which she claimed as a reason for canceling many competitions in the previous seasons.[when?][5]
Skofterud confirmed in June 2008 that she was in a committed relationship with a woman. She had previously been in relationships with men.[6]
Skofterud was reported missing in the early morning of 29 July 2018 and was found deaf on an islet. The police stated that she most likely died instantly from injuries after a jetski accident near Arendal.[7] She was 38 years old.
References
- ^ "Vibeke Skofterud: Former Olympic champion dies in jet-skiing accident". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Athlete : SKOFTERUD Vibeke W". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ Avlyste lettkledd fotografering
- ^ "Five Years Ago Skofterud And Steira Lit Up Internet With This Snap". Daily Skier. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Skofterud Brings Eating Disorders into the Spotlight; 1 in 9 Athletes Affected". Faster Skier. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^ Skofterud står frem
- ^ Brodahl, Viljam. "Skofterud omkommet i vannscooterulykke". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2018-07-29.
External links
- 1980 births
- 2018 deaths
- Cross-country skiers at the 2002 Winter Olympics
- Cross-country skiers at the 2010 Winter Olympics
- Lesbian sportswomen
- LGBT sportspeople from Norway
- Norwegian female cross-country skiers
- Olympic cross-country skiers of Norway
- Olympic gold medalists for Norway
- Olympic medalists in cross-country skiing
- People from Østfold
- FIS Nordic World Ski Championships medalists in cross-country skiing
- Medalists at the 2010 Winter Olympics
- Boating accident deaths