Magdalena Iljans

Anna Magdalena Iljans, née Jonsson (born 26 September 1969) is a Swedish freestyle skier, specializing in ski cross.^[1]

Born (1969-09-26) 26 September 1969 (age 56)

Kungsängen, Sweden

OccupationAlpine skier

DisciplinesSki cross

World Cup debut30 November 2002
(age 33)

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Magdalena Iljans

Personal information
Born	(1969-09-26) 26 September 1969 (age 56) Kungsängen, Sweden
Occupation	Alpine skier
Sport
Skiing career
Disciplines	Ski cross
World Cup debut	30 November 2002 (age 33)
Retired	23 February 2010 (age 40)
Olympics
Teams	1 – (2010)
World Championships
Teams	3 – (2005–2009)
Medals	1
World Cup
Seasons	8 – (2003–2010)
Wins	7
Podiums	13
Medal record Women's freestyle skiing Representing  Sweden World Championships 2005 Ruka Ski Cross
Last updated on: 31 July 2013

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Iljans competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Sweden. She placed 11th in the qualifying round in ski cross, to advance to the knockout stages. She finished second in her first round heat, advancing to the quarterfinals. She did not finish her quarterfinal race, failing to advance. Retiring from ski cross because of injuries, she is now working as a school principal.

As of April 2013, Iljans has one medal finish at the World Championships. She won a silver medal, in 2005, the first World Championships at which ski cross was contested. She qualified third overall, then won both her first round and semifinal races, before finishing behind Karin Huttary in the final.^[1][2]

Iljans made her World Cup debut in November 2002. As of April 2013, she has seven World Cup victories, the first coming in her debut race at Tignes in 2002/03. Her best World Cup overall finish in ski cross is 2nd, in 2002/03 and 2006/07.^[1]