Grete Eliassen Biography 466s1m

Birthdate: September 19, 1986
Birthplace: Highland Hills, Minnesota

This Norwegian hottie has been making a name for herself in the skiing world. Find out more about Grete Eliassen!

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Grete picked up skiing at the age of three. Although she was born in Minnesota, Grete and her family practicing under the artificial lights on the slopes.

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After competing in skiing since the age of 10, Grete turned pro at 17 years old. She won back-to-back gold medals in the 2005 and 2006 films.

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In April 2007, www.ifullrwasagirl.com.

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Grete Eliassen's older brother Kurt Eliassen is a pro snowboarder.

Grete Eliassen is a full time student at the University of Utah.

Grete Eliassen's favorite skier is T.J. Schiller.

Grete Eliassen's favorite drink is ginger ale.

Five items Grete cannot live without are - her cellphone, port, credit card, laptop and toothbrush.

Grete Eliassen is sponsored by Oakley, Armada, Dakine and Red, among others.

Grete Eliassen's says her hardest trick is the "spread eagle" off a jump.

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"I think everyday I'm able to ski is humbling to me, not everyone gets to enjoy the mountains like I get to on a daily basis, I feel very fortunate."

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