Lasse Kjus
- January 9, 2024
- Skier
Quick Facts
Lasse Kjus Biography
| Name | Lasse Kjus |
| Birthday | Jan 14 |
| Birth Year | 1971 |
| Place Of Birth | Oslo |
| Birth Country | Norway |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Ragnar Kjus, Anne Mette Strøm |
Lasse Kjus is one of the most popular and richest Skier who was born on January 14, 1971 in Oslo, Norway. Lasse Kjus (born 14 January 1971) is an ex- World Cup alpine ski racer from Norway. He was the winner of all- around World Cup title twice, as well as an Olympic gold medal and numerous World Championships. His total career accomplishments (16) Olympic as well as World Championship medals ranks second all-time , behind the fellow Norwegian Kjetil Andre Aamodt.
“official season title” in the combined discipline.It was not awarded until the 2007 season.
In February of 1999, Kjus pulled off one of the most impressive feats to ever be accomplished in alpine skiing. He was awarded a medal in all five events of the 1999 World Championships in Vail, Colorado. Five skiers previously had earned four medals in a single World Championship (through 1980, the Winter Olympics also served as World Championships for alpine skiing): Toni Sailer of Austria in 1956 in Cortina as well in the year 1958 in Bad Gastein, Marielle Goitschel from France in 1966 in Portillo, Chile, Jean-Claude Killy of France in the year 1968 in Grenoble in 1968, Rosi Mittermaier, of Germany in 1976 in Innsbruck and Pirmin Zurbriggen from Switzerland in 1987 in Crans-Montana and the four other competitors did which meant that only four medal events were competed however, no one before or since has won medals in all five disciplines of alpine skiing super-G, downhill, giant slalomand slalom and Super-combined in a single competition.
Lasse Kjus Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Skier |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lasse Kjus is one of the richest Skier from Norway. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lasse Kjus 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Kjus was a racer for 17 years in the World Cup circuit; his first race took place in January 1990 at Alta Badia, Italy, and his final race on March 6, 2006, in Are, Sweden. He was the winner of the total of 18 World Cup events (10 in downhill and super-G) two in giant slalom, and four combined) He also racked up 60 podiums, and was able to claim 150 top ten places.
Anyone who has seen the live broadcast of his slalom race at the Lauberhorn race in Wengen, Switzerland, on 17 January 1999 will not forget the moment he stepped out of the start gate, was caught with the edge of his right ski, slid in the opposite direction through the first gate and came third at the end. This was his top World Cup slalom result ever recorded in a YouTube video
In February 2015 Kjus (and Aamodt) were selected as recipients of the Legends of Honor by the Vail Valley Foundation, and inducted into the International Ski Racing Hall of Fame.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 80 kg |
Lasse Kjus height 5 ft 11 in Lasse weight 80 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Lasse Kjus Dating?
According to our records, Lasse Kjus is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Lasse Kjus’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Lasse Ranked on the list of most popular Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Norway. Lasse Kjus celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.
Who started KJUS?
KJUS was founded in 2000 by champion skier Lasse Kjus of Norway and Swiss entrepreneur Didi Serena. The two founded their company one day after a round of golf on the idea of developing performance apparel for skiing, and eventually golf apparel became a part of that.
What country is KJUS from?
Originally founded in Switzerland , our headquarters are now located in Boulder, Colorado. What makes the KJUS products stand out? We craft bold, highly innovative, premium sportswear, which enhances performance even at the most professional level.
How do you pronounce the name Lasse?
The name Lasse can pronounced as “ LAHS-she ” in text or letters. Lasse is bay boy name, main origion is Danish, Finnish, Latin, Norwegian, Swedish. English meanings of Lasse is “#City of laurels” and popular in Christian religion.
Is Kjus a luxury brand?
Kjus. Kjus is known for its innovative fabric designing as well as blending it with luxury. The company may be considered a recent comer, but the innovation Lasse Kjus brought to ski wear has consistently pushed the envelope.