Dachhiri Sherpa

Dachhiri Sherpa (Nepali: दाछिरी शेर्पा) (born November 3, 1969) is a Nepali cross-country skier and runner who has competed since 2003. Competing in three Winter Olympics, he earned his best finish of 86th in the 15 km event at Sochi in 2014.

At the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec, Sherpa finished 127th in the individual sprint event while being lapped in the 30 km mixed pursuit event.

His best career finish was eighth in a 15 km event in Bulgaria in 2009.

He currently holds the record for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, an ultramarathon held in the Alps, having completed the first edition of this race in 20h05m in 2003.

Occupation: Bricklayer, Business Owner Other Sports: He has competed in trail running, marathons, and ultra-marathons at international level. Previous Olympics: Vancouver 2010, Torino 2006

Languages Spoken: English, French

Injuries: In January 2013 he dislocated his thumb. The injury prevented him from skiing for three weeks as he could not grip his ski poles. He recovered in time to compete at the 2013 World Championships in Val di Fiemme, Italy.

Start of sporting career He took up trail running in 1994 and was introduced to cross-country skiing in 2002.

Reason for taking up this sport He had developed a good reputation as a mountain runner. "After I had won a race the Nepal Olympic Committee called me to their office and asked me to start cross-country skiing. I had never been on skis before, and it took me some time to learn, but my running has helped me a lot."

Ambitions To compete at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. "I think there is a very big chance I will finish last. The placing is not important if I can teach young people in Nepal about the Olympic spirit. This spirit is in my heart."

Sporting philosophy / motto "I compete for the pleasure of discovery on all levels, to meet new people, new places and different cultures. Winning is of little importance."

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