Green Olympians
Meet the eco-activist athletes who'll be competing in Beijing
31 Jul 2008
Photo: anMarton
Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå, Norway, Cycling
One of the world's most accomplished female mountain bikers, Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå of Norway became a national champion within months of picking up the sport. She's shown a similar tenacity with her willingness to speak up for environmental protection as part of the U.N. Environment Program's "Champion for the Environment" campaign.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next
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