Anja Pärson

Anja Sofia Tess Pärson (born 1981) is a Swedish former alpine skier. She is an Olympic gold medalist, a seven-time gold medalist at the World Championships and a two-time overall Alpine Skiing World Cup champion. She won three gold medals at the 2007 World Championships, held in her native Sweden, and has won a total of 42 World Cup races. Her record makes her one of the most decorated Swedish skiers of her era, successful across the slalom, giant slalom, super-G, downhill and combined disciplines that make up alpine ski racing.