| Sport: | Biathlon |
|---|---|
| Birth Date: | September 6, 1984 |
| Birth Place: | Helgum, Sweden |
| Hometown: | Oestersund, Sweden |
| Residence: | Oestersund, Sweden |
| Ht: / Wt: | 5'8" / 130 lbs |
Won the 2008-09 women's overall World Cup title on the final day of the season ... Won three medals at the 2009 World Championships, including one in the mixed relay with her long-time boyfriend ... Got her first rifle when she was ten, and was taught how to shoot by her grandfather ... Survived on student loans early in her career, as the cash-strapped Swedish federation could only cover basic expenses ... Once carried an inglorious nickname referring to her early shooting ineptitude.
Beneath the first tier of stars, another group of Olympians have both the talent and the persona to become a story in their own right.
Olympians celebrate 100 days until Vancouver's Opening Ceremony in New York City.
