Claudia Nystad
| Claudia Nystad | |
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| Born |
1 February 1978 Zschopau, East Germany |
| Ski club | WSC Erzgebierge Oberwiesenthal |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 1998–2015 |
| Individual wins | 4 |
| Indiv. podiums | 26 |
Medal record
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Claudia Nystad (née Künzel, born 1 February 1978) is a German top-level woman cross-country skier. She was born in Zschopau, East Germany, and represents the sports club WSC Erzgebirge Oberwiesenthal. Besides her civilian sports career, she serves as a sports soldier with the German Federal Armed Forces.
World Cup results
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS).[1]
Individual podiums
- 4 victories – (2 WC, 2 SWC)
- 26 podiums – (21 WC, 5 SWC)
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2000–01 | 4 February 2001 |  | 1.0 km Sprint F | World Cup | 3rd |
| 2 | 2002–03 | 23 November 2002 |  | 5 km Individual F | World Cup | 3rd |
| 3 | 11 December 2002 |  | 1.4 km Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 4 | 2003–04 | 23 November 2002 |  | 10 km Individual F | World Cup | 3rd |
| 5 | 6 December 2003 | | 15 km Mass Start F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 6 | 21 December 2003 |  | 7.5 km + 7.5 km Pursuit C/F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 7 | 10 January 2004 |  | 15 km Mass Start C | World Cup | 1st | |
| 8 | 17 January 2004 | | 10 km Individual C | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 9 | 24 February 2004 | | 1.5 km Sprint F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 10 | 2004–05 | 4 Decemeer 2004 |  | 0.8 km Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd |
| 11 | 16 January 2005 | | 1.2 km Sprint F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 12 | 22 January 2005 | | 7.5 km + 7.5 km Pursuit C/F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 13 | 2005–06 | 26 November 2005 |  | 10 km Individual C | World Cup | 3rd |
| 14 | 11 December 2005 |  | 1.3 km Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 15 | 17 December 2005 | | 15 km Mass Start C | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 16 | 30 December 2005 | | 1.2 km Sprint F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 17 | 21 January 2006 |  | 7.5 km + 7.5 km Pursuit C/F | World Cup | 2nd | |
| 18 | 2006–07 | 21 January 2007 |  | 1.2 km Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd |
| 19 | 2007–08 | 1 January 2008 | | 10 km Pursuit F | Stage World Cup | 3rd |
| 20 | 5 January 2008 | | 10 km Mass Start C | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
| 21 | 6 January 2008 | | 9 km Pursuit F | Stage World Cup | 3rd | |
| 22 | 8 March 2008 | | 30 km Individual F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 23 | 14 March 2008 | | 2.5 km Individual F | World Cup | 1st | |
| 24 | 16 March 2008 | | 10 km Pursuit F | World Cup | 3rd | |
| 25 | 2008–09 | 27 December 2008 | | 2.8 km Individual F | Stage World Cup | 1st |
| 26 | 20 March 2009 | | 2.5 km Individual F | Stage World Cup | 1st | |
Team podiums
- 7 victories – (4 RL, 3 TS)
- 26 podiums – (17 RL, 9 TS)
| No. | Season | Date | Location | Race | Level | Place | Teammate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2001–02 | 10 March 2002 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Henkel / Bauer / Sachenbacher |
| 2 | 2002–03 | 24 November 2002 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Bauer / Sachenbacher |
| 3 | 8 December 2002 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Henkel / Bauer / Sachenbacher | |
| 4 | 19 January 2003 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bauer / Henkel / Sachenbacher | |
| 5 | 26 January 2003 | | 6 × 1.5 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel | |
| 6 | 14 February 2003 | | 6 × 1.4 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 1st | Sachenbacher | |
| 7 | 23 March 2003 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Henkel / Bauer / Sachenbacher | |
| 8 | 2003–04 | 26 October 2003 | | 6 × 0.8 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | Disl |
| 9 | 23 November 2003 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Böhler / Sachenbacher | |
| 10 | 7 December 2003 | | 6 × 1.2 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | Sachenbacher | |
| 11 | 14 December 2003 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Böhler / Henkel / Sachenbacher | |
| 12 | 11 January 2004 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Bauer / Sachenbacher | |
| 13 | 7 February 2004 |  | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Bauer / Reschwam Schulze | |
| 14 | 15 February 2004 | | 6 × 0.8 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | Sachenbacher | |
| 15 | 2004–05 | 21 November 2004 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Böhler / Sachenbacher / Reschwam Schulze |
| 16 | 5 December 2004 | | 6 × 1.1 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 2nd | Böhler | |
| 17 | 12 December 2004 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Böhler / Sachenbacher | |
| 18 | 23 January 2005 | | 6 × 1.2 km Team Sprint C | World Cup | 1st | Bauer | |
| 19 | 2005–06 | 20 November 2005 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Böhler / Sachenbacher-Stehle |
| 20 | 18 March 2006 |  | 6 × 0.8 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 1st | Sachenbacher-Stehle | |
| 21 | 2006–07 | 19 November 2006 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Henkel / Zeller / Sachenbacher-Stehle |
| 22 | 17 December 2006 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Böhler / Bauer / Sachenbacher-Stehle | |
| 23 | 25 March 2007 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 1st | Bauer / Böhler / Sachenbacher-Stehle | |
| 24 | 2007–08 | 25 November 2007 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 2nd | Böhler / Zeller / Sachenbacher-Stehle |
| 25 | 24 February 2008 | | 4 × 5 km Relay M | World Cup | 3rd | Böhler / Zeller / Sachenbacher-Stehle | |
| 26 | 2008–09 | 21 December 2008 | | 6 × 0.8 km Team Sprint F | World Cup | 3rd | Böhler |
Career achievements
- 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City: Gold in 4 × 5 km.
- 2003 World Championships in Val di Fiemme: Gold in 4 × 5 km and silver in individual sprint.
- 2006 Olympics in Turin: Silvers in individual sprint and 4 × 5 km.
- 2007 World Championships in Sapporo: Silvers in team sprint (with Evi Sachenbacher-Stehle) and in 4 × 5 km.
- As of February 2007, twenty World Cup podium placements: one victory (the 15 km mass start in Otepää on 10 January 2004, where she finished 0.9 seconds ahead of home favorite Kristina Šmigun); six seconds; and eleven thirds.
- 2009 World Championships in Liberec: Silver in 4 × 5 km relay.
- 2010 Olympics in Vancouver: Gold in Team sprint. Silver in relay.
Personal life
On June 27, 2005, Künzel married Trond Nystad from Norway, ex-coach of the American cross-country ski team.
In the summer of 2007, Künzel donated her gold medal from the 2002 Winter Olympics to benefit the 'Hansel und Gretel' foundation (Hansel and Gretel in German) committed to helping abused children.[2]
Honours and awards
- Saxon Sportswoman of the Year (2007 and 2010)
- Silver Bay Leaf (2002, 2006 and 2010)
- Badge of Honour of the German Ski Association in Gold (2010)
- Bundeswehr Cross of Honour in Gold (2004)
- Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr (2002)
References
- ↑ "Athlete : NYSTAD Claudia". FIS-Ski. International Ski Federation. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- ↑ FIS Newsflash 135. July 11, 2007.
External links
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- Official website (in German)
- Claudia Nystad at the International Ski Federation
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