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Eva Eriksson
1 May 1971 (age 54) Upplands Väsby, Sweden
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Eva Lund (born 1 May 1971) is a famous Swedish curler. She is best known for winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics.
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About Eva Lund
Eva Lund was born in Stockholm, Sweden, as Eva Eriksson. She lives in Upplands Väsby, which is also in Stockholm. Eva lives with her husband, Stefan Lund, who is a curling coach. They have a son named Adam and a daughter named Anna.
When she's not playing curling, Eva works as a project manager. She trains with the Härnösands CK club.
Her Amazing Curling Career
Eva Lund played a key role on Anette Norberg's curling team. She played in the "third" position. This means she throws the third set of stones for her team.
Olympic Gold Medals
Eva Lund has won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics. These are some of the biggest awards in sports!
- She won her first Olympic gold in 2006. This was at the Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
- Her second Olympic gold medal came in 2010. This was at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada.
World and European Success
Besides her Olympic wins, Eva Lund has won many other important curling titles:
- World Championships: She won gold medals in 2005 and 2006. She also earned a silver medal in 2009.
- European Championships: Eva has won gold medals five times! These wins were in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2007. She also won a gold medal in 1993 as a reserve player.
Eva Lund has recently retired from playing professional curling.
A Place in History
In 2003, Eva Lund was honored for her achievements. She was added to the Swedish Curling Hall of Fame. This means she is recognized as one of the best curlers in Swedish history.
See also
In Spanish: Eva Lund para niños
