Ragne Wiklund

Ragne Wiklund, born on May ninth, two thousand, is a distinguished Norwegian long track speed skater and orienteer. She has made significant strides in the world of speed skating, representing Norway at various prestigious events, including the 2019 World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships, where she competed in the 1500 metres event, finishing in nineteenth place. Her participation in the 2019 World Allround Speed Skating Championships saw her secure a twenty-first overall finish, showcasing her potential on the international stage.

In a remarkable achievement, Wiklund clinched the gold medal in the 1500m event at the 2021 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships held in Heerenveen, setting a personal record of one minute and fifty-four seconds and sixty-one hundredths. This victory placed her ahead of notable competitors, including Brittany Bowe from the United States and Evgeniia Lalenkova from the Russian Skating Union, solidifying her status as a top contender in the sport.

Wiklund's accomplishments continued to soar as she made history by winning the 3000m event at the 2026 European Speed Skating Championships, becoming the first female Norwegian European Champion in speed skating. Her remarkable performance at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics resulted in three medals: a silver in the Women's 1500m, a silver in the Women's 3000m, and a bronze in the Women's 5000m, further establishing her legacy in the sport.

In addition to her speed skating prowess, Wiklund is an accomplished orienteer. She earned a bronze medal in the Junior World Orienteering Championships in the 2018 relay while representing Norway. In 2021, she made her debut for the senior Norwegian team at a world cup event in Dalarna, Sweden, marking the beginning of her journey in this challenging discipline.