Norwegian Skier Sports Shorts During Cross-Country Competition

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By Brian Koerber2014-02-15 04:00:18 UTC

When temperatures rose to 54 degrees today at the Laura Biathlon & Ski Complex where the cross-country event was behind held for the Sochi Winter Olympics, Norwegian skier Chris Jespersen decided that a normal ski suit was too warm for his cold blood.

Jespersen sported a suit with cut-off sleeves and shorts — and if you look closely, it seems he altered his outfit with a pair of scissors.

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Norway's Chris Andre Jespersen wears shorts during the men's 15K classical-style cross-country race at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia.

Image: Matthias Schrader/Associated Press

Despite his modified wardrobe, and ranking second in the World Cup, Jespersen placed sixth in the 15km classic cross-country skiing event.

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Topics: cross-country, Entertainment, Olympics, skiing, Sports

Image: Matthias Schrader/Associated Press