Anja Paerson
Anja Paerson
Anja Sofia Tess Pärsonis a Swedish former alpine skier. She is an Olympic gold medalist, 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...
bother came condition felt hard pain
It didn't bother me a lot today. It's hard to say about my knees' condition because it's going up and down every day. When I came here I felt pain in my knees.
compared felt last today
Today it felt like I skied, compared to the last two days.
careful felt hope hurts jump knee land last runs scared six strong today
My knee is better today and I felt more comfortable today and I wasn't as scared as I was yesterday. But it still hurts when I land that last jump here and I have to be careful and really take each day at a time. I have six more runs to do and I really hope that my knee is strong enough for all six.
coming felt knew
I knew coming here I felt good, I knew if I got down I was going to be fast.
felt last proud shows year
Last year it felt like something very difficult, but this year I'm more proud because it shows consistency.
against beginning bit conditions felt frustrated week
I'd been a bit frustrated in the beginning of the week when I felt the conditions were against me a bit.
beat everywhere heck today
I think I beat her in only one place today - the start. She beat the heck out of me everywhere else.
meant week
I think this week was not meant to be.
feels good season winning
It feels pretty good to end this season by winning a Cup.
conditions today
Today was a better day for me, the conditions were much better.
home leading push
When you see the Austrians leading at home it kind of hurts. I'm going to come back in Zagreb and push for it.
anyone mental ups
I don't think anyone really understands my mental ups and downs.
crash crossed head hit waiting
I crossed my skis really bad. I was waiting for the crash ... for my head to hit the snow.
enjoy fun last race run second stood time
When I stood up there before the second run I was tired. But I thought this could be the last race in a long time so I just wanted to enjoy it and have fun and I did.