Anja Paerson poses with the three gold medals she won at the 2007 World Championships in Are, Sweden.
Triple gold star —
Anja Paerson poses with the three gold medals she won at the 2007 World Championships in Are, Sweden.
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Paerson celebrates after the final race of her career in a super-G at Schladming in Austria in March 3012. She announced she was gay and in a lesbian relationship three months later.
Fond farewell —
Paerson celebrates after the final race of her career in a super-G at Schladming in Austria in March 3012. She announced she was gay and in a lesbian relationship three months later.
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Paerson in typical flying action during her triumphant 2007 World Championships on home snow in Sweden.
Flying Swede —
Paerson in typical flying action during her triumphant 2007 World Championships on home snow in Sweden.
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Paerson shows off another of her collection of world championship medals after helping Sweden to team bronze in 2011.
Prolific medalist —
Paerson shows off another of her collection of world championship medals after helping Sweden to team bronze in 2011.
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Paerson celebrates in her customary style after winning the super-G at the World Cup Finals in 2007.
Trademark celebration —
Paerson celebrates in her customary style after winning the super-G at the World Cup Finals in 2007.
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Paerson is a popular figure in her native Sweden after her medal winning exploits on the alpine skiing circuit.
Home support —
Paerson is a popular figure in her native Sweden after her medal winning exploits on the alpine skiing circuit.
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