Michigan Tech

Gard Lindby
1st-Year Graduate Student
Hometown: Oslo, Norway
Program: MBA

Before joining Michigan Tech, Gard Lindby competed in cross-country skiing for Røa IL in Norway. He finished his junior career in 2022–23 with a sixth-place finish in the 10K classic at the Norwegian Cup in Voss and placed 12th overall in the Norwegian Junior Cup distance standings. Lindby moved to the senior level in 2023–24, competing regularly in the Norwegian Cup and Scandinavian Cup and earning a 56th-place finish at the Norwegian Cup in Nes. During the 2024–25 season, he placed fifth in the 5K freestyle at the Norwegian U23 Championships and finished among the top 50 in the 10K freestyle at the Norwegian National Championships. In 2025–26, he again placed in the top 50 at the Norwegian National Championships, finishing among the top 50 in both the 10K and 50K freestyle events, while continuing to compete in the Norwegian Cup and Scandinavian Cup. Lindby earned his bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Administration from OsloMet before coming to Michigan Tech. Away from skiing, Lindby enjoys spending time outdoors, including road and mountain biking, hiking, camping and climbing. He also enjoys playing soccer and tennis, traveling and spending time with friends. Lindby chose Michigan Tech because of its excellent MBA program, outstanding training facilities and long winters. He saw the university as the perfect environment to continue developing both academically and athletically.