Marit Bjørgen
Norwegian female cross-country skier
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Summary
Marit Bjørgen was born on March 21, 1980[1], in Trondheim[2]. She has worked as a cross-country skier[3], sports commentator[4], and cross-country skiing coach[5]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (962 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[7]
- Award received: Aftenposten Gold Medal[8], Fearnley award[9], Holmenkollen Medal[10], Olavstatuetten[11], Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory Honor Prize[12], Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year[13], South Trøndelag county Culture Award[14], Peer Gynt Literary Award[15], Årets trønder[16], Idrettsgallaens hederspris[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Member of sports team: Rognes Idrettslag[19]
- Commons category: Marit Bjørgen[20]
- Unmarried partner: Fred Børre Lundberg[21]
- Sport: cross-country skiing[22]
- Family name: Bjørgen[23]
- Given name: Marit[24]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[25]
- Participant in: 2010 Winter Olympics[26], 2006 Winter Olympics[27], 2014 Winter Olympics[28], 2002 Winter Olympics[29], cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometre classical[30], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometre freestyle[31], cross-country skiing at the 2002 Winter Olympics – women's 4 × 5 kilometre relay[32], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's 4 × 5 kilometre relay[33], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's 30 kilometre classical[34], cross-country skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – women's 30 kilometre freestyle[35], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's 15 kilometre pursuit[36], cross-country skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – women's 15 kilometre skiathlon[37], cross-country skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – women's sprint[38], cross-country skiing at the 2014 Winter Olympics – women's team sprint[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[40]
- Nickname: The Iron Lady[41]
- Country for sport: Norway[42]
- Height: 168 cm[43]
- Mass: 64 kg[44]
Why It Matters
Marit Bjørgen has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Marit Bjørgen born?
Marit Bjørgen was born in Trondheim[2].
What did Marit Bjørgen do for work?
Marit Bjørgen worked as a cross-country skier[3], sports commentator[4], and cross-country skiing coach[5].
What awards did Marit Bjørgen receive?
Honors received include Aftenposten Gold Medal[8], Fearnley award[9], Holmenkollen Medal[10], and Olavstatuetten[11].