Anja Pärson
Swedish former alpine skier
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Summary
Anja Pärson was born on April 25, 1981[1], in Tärna[2]. She has worked as an alpine skier[3], athlete[4], and ski jumper[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (728 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Umeå[7]
- Father: Anders Pärson[8]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[9]
- Ethnic group: Sámi people[10]
- Sex or gender: female[11]
- Sexual orientation: lesbianism[12]
- Commons category: Anja Pärson[13]
- Sport: alpine skiing[14]
- Family name: Pärson[15]
- Given name: Anja[16], Sofia[17], Tess[18]
- Official website: http://anjapaerson.com/[19]
- Web feed URL: https://www.anjapaerson.com/feed/[20]
- Participant in: alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – women's giant slalom[21], alpine skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – women's slalom[22], alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – women's downhill[23], alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – women's slalom[24], alpine skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – women's combined[25], alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's combined[26]
- Number of wins: 42[27]
- Start of work period: 1998[28]
- End of work period: 2012[29]
- Height: 170 cm[30]
- Mass: 78 kg[31], 81 kg[32]
- Sports discipline competed in: super-G[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Sami women[34]
- Podium finishes: 95[35]
Why It Matters
Anja Pärson has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Anja Pärson born?
Anja Pärson was born in Tärna[2].
Who were Anja Pärson's parents?
Anja Pärson's father was Anders Pärson[8].
What did Anja Pärson do for work?
Anja Pärson worked as an alpine skier[3], athlete[4], and ski jumper[5].