Thea Stjernesund
Meet Thea, one of the strongest ski racers in the world. Growing up in Norway, she started skiing at a young age for Hakadal IL and now inspires many young athletes in the region with her dedication to the sport. Specializing in technical events like slalom and giant slalom, she has represented Norway in the World Cup since 2018. We are excited to follow Thea as she continues to train and solidify her place on the world stage.
Career Highlights
World Cup: Bronze medal, Giant Slalom, Saalbach, Austria, March 17, 2024
First World Cup podium in Giant Slalom: Silver medal, Soldeu, Andorra, March 19, 2023
Olympic Winter Games: Bronze medal, Team Parallel, Beijing, China, 2022
22 World Cup top 10 results: 11 in Giant Slalom, 5 in Slalom, 3 in Team Parallel, 2 in Parallel, and 1 in Parallel Giant Slalom
Five World Championships top 10 results: 1 in Giant Slalom, 1 in Parallel, and 3 in Team Parallel
24 European Cup top 10 results: 12 in Giant Slalom, 9 in Slalom, 1 in Parallel Slalom, 1 in Alpine Combined, and 1 in Downhill
Norwegian Champion in Giant Slalom and Slalom, 2023 and 2021
Career Highlights
World Cup: Bronze medal, Giant Slalom, Saalbach, Austria, March 17, 2024
First World Cup podium in Giant Slalom: Silver medal, Soldeu, Andorra, March 19, 2023
Olympic Winter Games: Bronze medal, Team Parallel, Beijing, China, 2022
22 World Cup top 10 results: 11 in Giant Slalom, 5 in Slalom, 3 in Team Parallel, 2 in Parallel, and 1 in Parallel Giant Slalom
Five World Championships top 10 results: 1 in Giant Slalom, 1 in Parallel, and 3 in Team Parallel
24 European Cup top 10 results: 12 in Giant Slalom, 9 in Slalom, 1 in Parallel Slalom, 1 in Alpine Combined, and 1 in Downhill
Norwegian Champion in Giant Slalom and Slalom, 2023 and 2021
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