Kristin Stoermer Stiera at the Nordic Worlds in Val di Fiemme (ITA) © NordicFocus

April 24, 2015 – Norway’s Kristin Stoermer Steira has decided to end her long and storied cross-country skiing career. “I experienced unforgettable moments as a skier. I love cross-country skiing but the time has come to find a new way,” Stoermer Steira said in a statement.

Steira debuted on the World Cup in 2001. Since then she has collected 22 World Cup podiums and finished on the top of the podium six times. The biggest moment of her career took place at the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi where he won a bronze medal in 30km Mass Start FR race. In addition she too home Olympic Relay gold from 2010 Vancouver Games. At the FIS Nordic World Championships Steira has won eight medals including three golds in the relay.

Steira on the podium at Sochi © Nordic Focus

Steira struggled with injuries a lot during her career and missed last season completely including the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun due to an injury.

Steira is engaged to Canadian National Ski Team powerhouse Devon Kershaw. The two were engaged a year ago while trekking in Nepal (read about it here). The two plan to tie the knot this summer in Norway in July. Everyone at SkiTrax wishes Steira and Kershaw all the best on their new journey.