 Viktor Andersson during World CUp competitions in Megève, Switzerland in March 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Born | 6 November 1992 Lofsdalen, Sweden [1] |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Freestyle skiing |
Viktor Andersson (born 6 November 1992) is a Swedish freestyle skier. He competed at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Olympics. [2]
On 31 March 2022, he announced his retirement from skicross. [3]
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