Kris Freeman

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKris•Freeman
Used nameKris•Freeman
Born14 October 1980 in Concord, New Hampshire (USA)
Measurements180 cm / 79 kg
AffiliationsAndover Outing Club
NOC United States

Biography

Kris Freeman was a four-time USA Olympian in cross-country skiing, with a best finish of fifth in the 2002 4x10 km relay. He competed at eight consecutive World Championships from 2001-15 with his best performance coming in the 15 km in both 2003 and 2009 when he just missed podiums by placing fourth each time. He was on the World Cup circuit without fail from 2001 to 2016. Freeman’s career was hampered by injuries as he dealt with chronic compartment syndromes in his lower legs. His older brother, Justin Freeman, was also on the US Nordic Ski Team.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2002 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Kris Freeman
Sprint, Men (Olympic) 41
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 22
10/10 kilometres Pursuit, Men (Olympic) 14
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 5
2006 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Kris Freeman
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 21
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 61
4 × 10 kilometres Relay, Men (Olympic) United States 12
2010 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Kris Freeman
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 59
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) DNF
30 kilometres Skiathlon, Men (Olympic) 45
2014 Winter Olympics Cross Country Skiing (Skiing) USA Kris Freeman
15 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 52
50 kilometres, Men (Olympic) 57
30 kilometres Skiathlon, Men (Olympic) 53