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Lars Berger (born 1 May 1979) is a former Norwegian biathlete and cross-country skier.

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Life and career

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Fellow former biathlete Tora Berger is his sister.[1] Berger's family moved to Lesja Municipality in Oppland county in 1985. At the age of six, Berger started cross-country skiing, but during his teens he decided to try out biathlon.

Berger joined the national biathlon team in 2001. During the 2004 Biathlon World Championships in Oberhof, Germany, he won silver medals in the 15 km mass start and the 4 × 7.5 km relay. Berger also won two gold medals in the military world championships that same year (cross-country and patrol). Berger finished fifth in the 2004 overall World Cup, and won several gold medals from the Norwegian Biathlon Championships. At the 2007 Biathlon World Championships in Rasen-Antholz, Italy, Berger was part of the Norwegian team that won silver in the 4 × 7.5 km relay. After several disappointing races, mainly due to unstable shooting, Berger was thrown off the Norwegian national team ahead of the 2008/2009 season. He revenged this by retrieving two world cup victories in sprint events, a silver in the World Championship sprint, and contributed to the gold in the men's relay. He was regarded as perhaps the fastest skier on the biathlon tour, but his lack of shooting accuracy often prevented him from producing consistent and winning results.

Berger also competed in cross-country skiing from 2002. He won the 30 km and relay at the 2003 Norwegian cross-country skiing championships in Molde Municipality. Berger won a gold in the 4 × 10 km at the 2005 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf and finished 4th in the 15 km in those same championships. Berger won the gold medal in the 15 km at the Nordic Skiing World Championships in Sapporo in 2007.

Berger is the first person to win medals at the World Championships in biathlon and Nordic skiing in the same year. He is also the only athlete to win gold in relays in both World Championships (in Nordic skiing in 2005 and 2007, in biathlon in 2009).

In 2014, Berger won gold medal in the men's 15 km cross county skiing in the military world championship in Sodankylä, Finland.

On 27 April 2015, Berger announced his retirement from the sport. He cited a "chronic knee injury" as his reason for retiring.[2]

Though Berger only participated in the 2010 Olympics, in both cross-country skiing and biathlon, he did travel to the Olympic Games as a reserve athlete in biathlon in both 2002 and 2014.

Biathlon results

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All results are sourced from the International Biathlon Union.[3]

Olympic Games

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Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay
Canada 2010 Vancouver — 46th 23rd — —

World Championships

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5 medals (1 gold, 4 silver)

Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay
Germany 2004 Oberhof 24th 14th 11th Silver Silver N/a
Austria 2005 Hochfilzen — 44th 32nd — — —
Slovenia 2006 Pokljuka N/a N/a N/a N/a N/a 23rd
Italy 2007 Antholz-Anterselva 49th 14th 11th 17th Silver —
South Korea 2009 Pyeongchang 34th Silver 5th 29th Gold 4th
Russia 2011 Khanty-Mansiysk 65th 14th 19th 14th — —
Germany 2012 Ruhpolding — 32nd 40th — — —
*During Olympic seasons competitions are only held for those events not included in the Olympic program.
**The mixed relay was added as an event in 2005.

Overall record

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Result Individual Sprint Pursuit Mass start Relay Mixed relay Total
1st place – 7 – – 4 – 11
2nd place – 2 2 1 5 – 10
3rd place – 3 1 – 2 – 6
4–10 2 14 9 1 3 1 30
11–20 – 14 16 9 1 1 41
21–40 7 24 25 12 – 1 69
41–60 10 21 7 – – – 38
Others 4 4 – – – – 8
DNF – – – – – – 0
DSQ – – – – 1 – 1
Starts 23 89 60 23 16 3 214
*Results in all UIPMB and IBU World Cup races.[3]

Junior/Youth World Championships

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Event Individual Sprint Pursuit Relay
Slovenia 1999 Pokljuka 11th 9th 5th —

Individual victories

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7 victories (7 Sp)

Season Date Location Discipline Level
2003–04
3 victories
(3 Sp)		 11 December 2003 Austria Hochfilzen 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
27 February 2004 United States Lake Placid 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
11 March 2004 Norway Oslo Holmenkollen 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
2008–09
2 victories
(2 Sp)		 20 December 2008 Austria Hochfilzen 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
13 March 2009 Canada Vancouver 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
2010–11
1 victory
(1 Sp)		 14 January 2011 Germany Ruhpolding 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
2013–14
1 victory
(1 Sp)		 6 December 2013 Austria Hochfilzen 10 km sprint Biathlon World Cup
*Results are from UIPMB and IBU races which include the Biathlon World Cup, Biathlon World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.

Cross-country skiing results

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All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[4]

Olympic Games

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  • 1 medal – (1 silver)
 Year   Age   15 km 
 individual  		 30 km 
 skiathlon  		 50 km 
 mass start  		 Sprint   4 × 10 km 
 relay  		 Team 
 sprint 
2010 30 — — — — Silver —

World Championships

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  • 3 medals – (3 gold)
 Year   Age   15 km 
 individual  		 30 km 
 skiathlon  		 50 km 
 mass start  		 Sprint   4 × 10 km 
 relay  		 Team 
 sprint 
2005 25 4 — — — Gold —
2007 27 Gold — — — Gold —

World Cup

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Season standings

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 Season   Age  Discipline standings Ski Tour standings
Overall Distance Sprint Nordic
Opening 		Tour de
Ski 		World Cup
Final
2004 24 81 54 — N/a N/a N/a
2005 25 93 59 — N/a N/a N/a
2006 26 NC NC — N/a N/a N/a
2007 27 78 46 — N/a — N/a
2008 28 144 85 — N/a — —
2010 30 130 84 — N/a — —
2012 32 107 67 — — — —

Team podiums

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  • 1 victory – (1 RL)
  • 2 podiums – (2 RL)
No. Season Date Location Race Level Place Teammates
1 2003–04 23 November 2003 Norway Beitostølen, Norway 4 × 10 km Relay C/F World Cup 2nd Svartedal / Hjelmeset / Hofstad
2 2011–12 20 November 2011 Norway Sjusjøen, Norway 4 × 10 km Relay C/F World Cup 1st Rønning / Krogh / Northug

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Lars Berger is a Norwegian former biathlete and cross-country skier known for his exceptional versatility and success in both winter sports at the international level, including multiple FIS Nordic World Ski Championships gold medals, an IBU Biathlon World Championships title, and an Olympic silver medal. Born on 1 May 1979 in Levanger, Trøndelag, Norway, Berger excelled in the shooting and skiing demands of biathlon while also competing at the elite level in cross-country skiing, where his strong skiing speed proved advantageous across both disciplines. He won three gold medals at the Nordic World Ski Championships, including the 15 km freestyle in 2007 and relay titles in 2005 and 2007, and contributed to Norway's silver medal in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where he also participated in biathlon sprint and pursuit events. In biathlon, his highlights include a gold in the 4 × 7.5 km relay at the 2009 World Championships in Pyeongchang and four silver medals across individual and relay events from 2004 to 2009. Berger was awarded the prestigious Egebergs Ærespris in 2006 for his outstanding achievements across multiple sports. He is the brother of fellow biathlete Tora Berger, an Olympic and World champion. After retiring from elite competition, he has continued participating in long-distance ski marathons.

Early Life

Birth and Family Background

Lars Berger was born on 1 May 1979 in Levanger, Trøndelag, Norway. He is Norwegian by nationality. His family moved to Lesja Municipality in 1985. He is the brother of fellow biathlete Tora Berger. Limited publicly available details exist about his parents or broader family background during childhood.

Education and Early Influences

Limited information is available regarding Lars Berger's formal education, as biographical sources primarily focus on his athletic career. Berger began cross-country skiing at the age of six and switched to biathlon during his teens.

Career

Entry into Film and Television

There is no verified or documented entry for Lars Berger into film or television. Reliable sources describe his career exclusively in terms of his achievements as a former professional biathlete and cross-country skier, with no references to any involvement in media production, acting, cinematography, or related fields.

Professional Roles and Credits

Lars Berger's professional credits in television are limited to appearances as himself, primarily in sports-related broadcasts and programs stemming from his career as a biathlete and cross-country skier. He provided commentary for one episode of the TV mini-series Beijing 2022: XXIV Olympic Winter Games in 2022. Berger also appeared in two episodes of the Vancouver 2010: XXI Olympic Winter Games coverage in 2010. His other television credits include participating as himself in the 2011 TV series Best av de beste, as well as single-episode appearances on Golden Goal in 2009 and Studio Virtanen in 2007. All listed credits fall under the "Self" category on IMDb, indicating non-fictional guest or commentator roles rather than scripted performances or crew positions. No additional film or television credits in other capacities are documented on major industry databases.

Recent Work and Status

Lars Berger has been inactive in elite-level biathlon and cross-country skiing since 2015, with his last documented results in national championships and World Cup events occurring during the 2014–15 season. After retirement from elite competition, he briefly served as head coach for the Norwegian national disabled ski team in cross-country and biathlon. In the years following his elite career, Berger has participated in several popular long-distance ski races, often in marathon or citizen formats. In 2025, he competed in events including the 37 km freestyle popular race in Finse/Ustaoset, where he placed 32nd; the 54 km classic race from Rena to Lillehammer, finishing 98th; the 90 km classic marathon from Sälen to Mora, placing 143rd; and the 42 km classic marathon in Val Casies/Gsiesertal, achieving 6th place. No additional professional roles or industry involvement beyond these are documented in major sources.

Personal Life

Family and Personal Interests

Lars Berger has been married to Linda Tangen since May 2015. No further details about his family, children, or personal interests are publicly available from reliable sources.

Public Presence and Interviews

Lars Berger has maintained a relatively low public profile since retiring from competitive biathlon and cross-country skiing, with his media interactions largely limited to sports-related contexts. He has participated in interviews with skiing media outlets, including discussions of race conditions and personal performance reflections following key events. Berger has also appeared in Norwegian television segments and programs, such as a 2015 interview on a sports-themed show and occasional light-hearted contributions during live broadcasts. No evidence suggests an active official social media presence or frequent non-sports public engagements.

Legacy and Recognition

Lars Berger is recognized for his versatility and success in both biathlon and cross-country skiing, highlighted by his receipt of the Egebergs Ærespris in 2006 for outstanding achievements across multiple sports. After retiring from elite competition, Berger has remained active in winter sports through participation in long-distance ski marathons. He has also worked as a television commentator and made guest appearances in sports-related programs, including serving as a commentator for the Beijing 2022: XXIV Olympic Winter Games (2022), as well as appearances in Best av de beste (2011) and Golden Goal (2009). These media appearances are non-fictional and tied to his athletic background, with no evidence of scripted roles or significant critical reception in an entertainment context.
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