Ronny Fredrik Ansnes
Ronny Fredrik Ansnes (28 June 1989 – c.15 July 2018) was a Norwegian cross-country skier.
He made his World Cup debut in February 2011 in Drammen, also breaking the top 15-barrier with a 13th place in the 15 kilometre race. He also finished second in a relay race in November 2011 in Sjusjøen. Ansnes also contested the Holmenkollen 50 kilometre race in 2012 and 2013 and a World Cup race in La Clusaz in January 2013 before retiring in 2014.[1] He also won an individual silver medal at the Norwegian Championships, the 15 kilometre race in 2012, as well as a relay bronze medal in 2010.[2]
He hailed from Klæbu[2] and represented the sports club Byåsen IL.[1]
Ansnes drowned in July of 2018 in the Resa river in Resdalen, Meldal. He was found on 16 July, probably having drowned on the previous day.[2] He was 29.
References
- 1 2 Ronny Fredrik Ansnes at the International Ski Federation
- 1 2 3 Haram, Ola (18 July 2018). "Den tidligere langrennsløperen Ronny Fredrik Ansnes er død". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 18 July 2018.