Cathrine Lindahl facts for kids
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![]() Lindahl at the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Cathrine Norberg
26 February 1970 (age 55) Härnösand, Sweden
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Cathrine Lindahl, born Cathrine Norberg on February 26, 1970, is a famous Swedish curler. She comes from Östersund and is known for her amazing career in the sport.
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Cathrine Lindahl's Curling Journey
Cathrine Lindahl played a key role on her sister Anette Norberg's curling team. She usually played as the "second" player. This team was one of the best in the world for many years.
Olympic Gold Medals
Cathrine and her team achieved incredible success at the Winter Olympics. They won two gold medals!
- Their first Olympic gold was at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
- They won their second gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. These wins made them Olympic champions twice.
World and European Championships
Before her Olympic wins, Cathrine also had a strong junior career. She skipped her own team at the World Junior Curling Championships in 1989 and 1990, winning a silver medal in 1990. In 1991, she was an alternate for the Swedish team that won gold at the World Junior Championships.
As part of Anette Norberg's team, Cathrine won many medals at the World Curling Championships and European Curling Championships.
- They won gold at the World Championships in 2005 and 2006.
- They also earned silver medals in 2001 and 2009, and bronze medals in 1991 and 2003.
- At the European Championships, Cathrine's team won an impressive six gold medals between 2001 and 2007. They also won a silver in 2008 and a bronze in 1991.
Swedish Curling Hall of Fame
In 1997, Cathrine Lindahl was honored for her contributions to curling. She was inducted into the Swedish Curling Hall of Fame. This shows how important she was to the sport in Sweden.
Teammates in Major Events
Cathrine played with a strong group of teammates during her most famous victories.
2006 Torino Olympic Games
- Anette Norberg, Skip (the team leader)
- Eva Lund, Third
- Anna Svärd, Lead
- Ulrika Bergman, Alternate
2010 Vancouver Olympic Games
- Anette Norberg, Skip
- Eva Lund, Third
- Anna Le Moine, Lead
- Kajsa Bergström, Alternate
External Links
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See also
In Spanish: Cathrine Lindahl para niños