Lasse Ottesen

race director

Lasse Ottesen is the renndirektør (race director) for the combined events in the International Ski Federation (FIS). He has been involved in managing and overseeing competitions, ensuring that they adhere to established regulations. Recently, he responded to criticisms from Ivar Stuan regarding the transparency of dress controls in ski competitions, particularly in light of controversies surrounding disqualifications of Norwegian athletes. Ottesen emphasized the importance of fair treatment for all athletes and noted that while he understands the frustrations, the FIS maintains that all competitors are treated equally. He is open to discussing improvements to the dress control process, although he highlighted concerns raised by other nations regarding privacy and the potential implications of using cameras during these checks.