Stig Strand (born 25 August 1956 in Tärnaby, Swedish Lapland) is a Swedish former alpine skier and a sports commentator. He is known for being sports commentator for SVT during many years after his career, and still 2012. He has also worked as a political advisor for the Swedish Social Democratic Party.
Although successful, he was during his active years always in the shadow of Ingemar Stenmark. However, in the 1982-83 season, Strand finished equal 1st with Stenmark in the Slalom World Cup.
Famous quotes containing the word strand:
“Ink runs from the corners of my mouth.
There is no happiness like mine.
I have been eating poetry.”
—Mark Strand (b. 1934)