Sonja henie birthplace biography
Ice skating champion, olympic medalist!
Sonja Henie was a Norwegian figure skater and actress who became one of the most celebrated athletes of her time. Born on April 8, 1912, in Oslo, Norway, she began skating at a young age and quickly displayed remarkable talent on the ice.
Sonja henie birthplace biography
Throughout her career, Henie achieved numerous accolades and revolutionized figure skating with her innovative techniques and showmanship.
Henie’s skating prowess was evident from a young age. At the age of 10, she won her first Norwegian figure skating championship, and by 14, she competed in her first Winter Olympics in 1924.
Despite not winning a medal, her performances caught the attention of audiences and judges alike.
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Sonja went on to dominate the sport of figure skating in the 1920s and 1930s. She won three consecutive Olympic gold medals in women’s figure skating in 1928 (St. Moritz), 1932 (Lake Placid), and 1936 (Garmisch-Partenkirchen).
Her victories made her a household name around the world and a national hero in Norway.