Finished 9th in the mixed relay in Khanty-Mansyisk in 2011.
Made his World Cup debut during the 1995-1996 season.
His club is Kuhmo-Ski.
Is married and has one child.
His occupation is a custom officer.
His biathlon equipment consists of: skis: Madshus, rifle: Anschutz, glasses: Adidas, poles: One Way, gloves and race suit: Odlo.
Retired from biathlon after the 2010-2011 season.
Coaches are Per-Ole Lindell and Anatoli Khovantsev.
Best overall placing is from 1997-1998 season when he finished 13th.
Won 2 medals from World Championships over the years - one gold in the 20 km Individual in 2001 in Pokljuka and one bronze in the 12.5 km pursuit in 2003 in Khanty-Mansyisk.
Hobbies include hunting, rally driving and fishing.
Is a retired biathlete.
At the 2006 Olympics in Turin achieved 4th place in the 15 km mass start.
Finished 17th in the sprint in Beitostolen during the 2010-2011 season.