Björn Ferry

Björn Ferry (born 1 August 1978 in Stensele, Storuman, Västerbotten) is a former Swedish biathlete and medal winning Olympian. He began competing internationally in World Cup competitions in 2001, but did not win his first international race until the 2007–2008 season. In 2007, he won gold in the mixed relay event at the Biathlon World Championships. The next year, at his third Winter Olympics appearance, he won the gold medal in the pursuit event. He started the event in 8th place as determined by the previous sprint event, but managed to overtake the race leader on the final lap.

Björn Ferry
Björn Ferry during World Cup competitions in Pokljuka, Slovenia in March 2014.
Personal information
Full nameBjörn Ferry
Born (1978-08-01) 1 August 1978
Stensele, Sweden
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)
Websitebjornferry.com
Professional information
SportBiathlon
World Cup debut6 December 2001
Retired23 March 2014
Olympic Games
Teams4 (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)
Medals1 (1 gold)
World Championships
Teams11 (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Medals3 (1 gold)
World Cup
Seasons13 (2001/02–2013/14)
Individual victories7
All victories9
Individual podiums22
All podiums31
Medal record
Men's biathlon
Representing  Sweden
International biathlon competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Olympic Games 1 0 0
World Championships 1 1 1
Total 2 1 1
Olympic Games
2010 Vancouver12.5 km pursuit
World Championships
2007 Antholz-Anterselva Mixed relay
2012 Rupholding 15 km mass start
2010 Khanty-Mansiysk Mixed relay
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