Emelie Forsberg is a famous Swedish athlete known for her exceptional skills in trail running and ski mountaineering.
Due to her impressive results in various competitions, she has won widespread attention and respect in the sports world.
Emelie first gained widespread recognition after joining the Salomon International Running Team in 2012, marking the beginning of her professional sports career.
Her stellar performances include multiple wins at prestigious events such as the Skyrunner World Series and European Championships, making her one of the top players in the field.
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- Full name: Emelie Tina Forsberg
- Date of birth: December 11, 1986
- Age: 39 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Kramfors, Sweden
- Nationality: Swedish
- Occupation: Athlete (trail runner and ski mountaineer)
- Height: 1.72m
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Tess Forsberg
- Spouse: Killian Jonette
- Children: Major Forsberg Jornet, Ilva Lee Forsberg Jornet
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Not applicable
- Net worth: $3 million
early life and education
Emelie Forsberg is 39 years old and was born on December 11, 1986 in Kramfors, Sweden. Emelie’s life began to be challenging when her father died shortly after she was born.
Raised by her mother and sister Tess, she spent her childhood exploring the natural beauty surrounding her home. She has been involved in orienteering, mountaineering, skiing, mushroom and berry picking since childhood.
At the age of 18, Emelie moved to the mountains of Sweden and worked as a waitress at the Storulvån Mountain Lodge. During this time, she also took baking classes, demonstrating her diverse interests.
Although she initially began studying forestry in 2005, she quickly realized it was inconsistent with her environmental values and shifted her focus to biology. Emelie studied at Umeå University in Sweden and Tromso University in Norway, completing a Master’s degree in Biology.
personal life
Amelie Forsberg is best known for her relationship with athlete Killian Jonette. In February 2016, the couple purchased a house together in Måndalen, Norway. They have two daughters named Maj Forsberg Jornet and Ylva-Li Forsberg Jornet.
While details about their marriage are not widely documented, their shared passion for the outdoors and sustainability have been the cornerstone of their partnership.
Profession
Emelie Forsberg’s athletic career began to take shape in 2009 when she competed in her first official cross-country race in Fjällmaraton, Sweden. This event marked a turning point for Emelie. She won the race despite stopping for a homemade cake midway through the race. Her passion for running continued to grow as she participated in more events and achieved significant success.
In 2012, Emelie joined Salomon’s international running team and quickly made a name for herself by winning several prestigious races that year. Her victories include events such as the Dolomites Air Race and podium finishes at iconic races such as the Pikes Peak Marathon and the Zegama-Azcoli Marathon.
Over the next few years, she dominated the Skyrunner World Series Ultra division and set numerous Fastest Known Times (FKT) on famous mountains around the world.
In addition to cross-country running, Emelie also excels in ski mountaineering, winning multiple national championships and participating in international competitions. Her versatility as an athlete has allowed her to thrive in different disciplines of outdoor sports.
In addition to competing, Emelie got her start in business by co-founding Moonvalley, an organic sports food brand that promotes healthy nutrition for athletes.
Awards
- Four-time Skyrunner World Series Champion
- Norwegian Ski Mountaineering National Championship Champion
net worth
Emelie Forsberg’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million. She earns income through sponsorships with brands such as Salomon and NNormal, competition prizes and her organic food brand Moonvalley.
social media
- Instagram account: @emeliforsberg
- Twitter account: N/A
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