BIOGRAPHY
A Type 1 diabetic, Freeman has posted the best U.S. cross country distance results since the Bill Koch era of the early Eighties, and he doesn't plan on stopping any time soon. The New Hampshire native made his mark early in the 2010 season, notching another U.S. title on his road to competing in the 2010 Olympics. His past accolades include winning the inaugural Under-23 championships race in Italy, being the first American to qualify for the exclusive "Red Group" - the top 30 athletes on the World Cup circuit and, among others, placing fourth at the 2003 and 2009 World Championships (the best U.S. result in over two decades.
KRIS SAYS
Last season started out great. I had several of the best races of my career, however I had some issues with my diabetes mid-way through and it really derailed my season. I've spent the spring addressing those with my doctor and research team and I feel like we'll be able to correct those problems so that next year I should be able to have a strong season start to finish. I'm really going to be focusing in on the Tour de Ski this year. I've never done it before and I'm really looking forward to those back-to-back races. I feel like the Tour is probably the future of the sport and it's exciting to finally get to take part in it.
FIRST TRACKS
Dad would pull young Freeman around on a sled; at two, he was skiing and early in his teens tried nordic combined for a couple of seasons before focusing on cross country. He also was an outstanding high school runner. He took leave from the University of Vermont after one season, joining the U.S. cross country residence program in Park City in 2000. I'll definitely get a degree, but I couldn't give it the attention it needs now.
OFF THE SNOW
I like to do a lot of work with diabetes advocacy. There's a lot of negative information out there and I'm working to get the correct information out about diabetes - especially to kids with the disease. I like to travel around to camps and tell them my story and hopefully inspire them to go after whatever their dream or inspiration might be.
OLYMPICS
Olympic teams: 2002, 2006, 2010
Member of best U.S. Olympic relay (5th, '02)
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2009: 4th in World Championships 15K classic
2003: 4th in Worlds 15K CL
Worlds teams: 2001, '03, '05, '07, '09
WORLD CUP
2007: 10th in China 15K
2004: 5th, 6th in World Cup races
OTHER
2010: 1st in 15K FR at U.S. Championships (Anchorage, AK)
2010: 2nd in 30K CL at U.S. Championships (Anchorage, AK)
2007: Set record for SuperTour wins (23); 4 more U.S. titles
2003: Won gold in inaugural U-23 championships (30K CL mass start)
10-time U.S. champion (triple gold in '06)
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