Therese Johaug Start off The Week as one of The Most Beautiful Women in Sports

Norwegian cross-country skier Therese Johaug is Monday's pick as one of the most beautiful women in sports.



Therese Johaug



Born June 25, 1988 in Os, Hedmark, Norway

Cross-country Skier



Therese won her first gold medal in 2008 at the Junior World Championships in Malles.  She actually won two gold medals, one in the 5 km classic and one in the 10 km mass start.



At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver Canada, Johaug won the gold medal in the 4 x 5 km relay.  Therese also placed sixth in the 7.5 km and 7.5 km double pursuit.

Johaug won her first individual gold medal at the 2011 World Championships in Oslo Norway.  Her individual gold came in the 30 km mass start.  Therese also won the gold in the 4 x 5 km relay.

Therese also competes for Tynset IF and IL Nansen, which are Sports Clubs in Norway which also has sections for speed skating, football, handball, skiing and more.