Anja Parson

Anja Parson

Country

Sweden

Birth - Death

1981 -

Occupation

Sports

Notable Achievements

Olympic Gold

World Champion

Description

Former Alpine skier. An Olympic gold medalist (2006), seven-time gold medalist at the World Championships, and two-time overall Alpine Skiing World Cup champion. She has won a total of 42 World Cup races. Considered one of the most decorated LGBTQ Olympic athlete of all time. Also known as Angela Paerson.

See Also

• World Sports Champions Who Identify as LGBTQ

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1016223/Anja-Parson
• http://www.theskichannel.com/news/20120625/retired-olympic-skiing-champion-anja-paerson-reveals-she-is-in-a-same-sex-relationship-and-is-an-expectant-mother/
• http://www.outsports.com/2014/12/15/7396105/anja-paerson-olympics-gay