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Tell us something unique about the country you are from.
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Italy is full of culture and art. |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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Only 2% of the population speak the language. |
The home of golf.
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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Unique, our traditional dish is haggis but my favorite meal is tikka masala.
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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The food suck as "paella", "tapas", "pinxtos", "spanish omelette", the cure ham and of course the wine: "La Rioja wine".I would also say the culture around the bull which is quite unique even if in South America there is quite similar passion but not as big as in Spain.
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France is one of the most beautiful country in the world, it has everything, ocean, sea, mountains, country side, great food, great wines, history.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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We have a 99% literacy rate. |
Everyone is not tall, blonde, and blue eyed. |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Very small country but a lot of great athletes. A very old country with a lot of history.
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Our nature is fantastic. All the fjords and mountains are just stunning.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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What languages do you speak and are there any you'd like to learn?
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Italian, English, French and some Spanish. |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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I speak Welsh and English but would also like to learn Spanish.
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English. I'd like to learn Spanish. |
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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Just English. |
English and Glaswegian |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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I speak Spanish, French, and English and would like to learn Italian.
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French, English, and I understand Spanish but find it hard to speak. So I would love to be able to be fluent in Spanish and Italian.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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English and Swedish. It would be useful to know Spanish. |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Swedish, English, and a little French and I would like to speak Spanish. |
I obviously speak Norwegian, then English is my second language. I had German in school for 7 years, so I understand most of that and a little bit of Spanish.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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Is there a European athlete that has inspired you and why?
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Roger Federer for his attitude. |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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Steffi Graf. Multiple major winner, wife, and mother.
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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Daly Thompson in the Olympics. I played his computer game.
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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Jose Maria Olazabal. He is from my home club and since I was little he's been someone to learn from. Always practicing hard, so focused and overcoming a two year disease to win a major afterwards.
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Ballesteros was a big inspiration growing up, then Yannick Noah (Rolland Garros champion), Jean Pierre Rive a rugby player in the later 80's. Today I will say that Roger Federer is my biggest inspiration. All of them because they are hard workers and talented athletes and because they've achieved their dreams.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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Seve cause of his fire and passion. |
Annika Sorenstam for her hard work and dedication. |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Severiano "Seve" Ballesteros - such charisma and fighting spirit. |
Kjetil Andre AAmodt, former Norwegian alpine skier. His passion, work ethics and dedication. Seeing him growing up, and then later getting to know him has been a huge inspiration.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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Favorite moment in Solheim Cup history.
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Every time Europe won! |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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When Laura Davies chipped in on the par-3 16th at Halmstad for par!
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Being on the European team in 2003 in Barseback, Sweden. |
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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3 European Wins |
Victory in 2003 at Loch Lomond in my home country. |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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Any year that the Europeans have won has been very special to me. |
When I teed off in my first match at the 2005 Solheim Cup. I was shaking so much I didn't know if I would be able to put the ball on the tee.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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Winning in Barseback in 2003. |
Watching the final day on site in Barseback in 2003. |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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When I raised the Swedish flag in my first Solheim Cup. |
Solheim Cup 2003 in Barseback. Saturday's four-ball. Annika and myself played Laura Diaz and Kelly Robbins. The last two holes were electric. Walking up the 18th next to Annika and later to make my putt to win the match. Memories for life. The setting was unreal.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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Name your favorite European landmark
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Pontevecchio in Florence |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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Wallace Monument in Stirling, Scotland. In honor of William Wallace, AKA "Braveheart". Inspirational.
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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Wembley Stadium
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George Square in Glasgow, Scotland city centre |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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Il Duomo in Florencia |
The Eiffel Tower |
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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Parthenon in Athens |
The Eiffel Tower |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Leaning Tower of Pisa. It's very strange that you build something that is not straight and that it is still standing after so man years.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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Favorite part of being a member of the European Solheim Cup team is...
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The team spirit and representing the continent. |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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Being part of a team.
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Camaraderie |
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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Team Spirit
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Camaraderie |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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Playing as a team because golf is a very individual sport so it is great to play for the team and as a team.
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Do everything as a team. Win as a team.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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The fun we have.
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It is such an honor to represent my home country and the continent of Europe.
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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The team feeling and encouragement that every body gives each other. |
Teaming up with good friends and playing our hearts out for each other. |
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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What ONE word would you use to describe the Solheim Cup?
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Amazing |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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Exciting |
Fantastic |
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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FUN |
Pride |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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Intense |
Magical |
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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Passion |
Excitement |
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Excitement |
Intense |
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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Name your favorite European city and why.
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Rome. That's where I come from and it's the most beautiful. |
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Helen Alfredsson
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Diana Luna
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London because of the atmosphere and buzz. |
Edinburgh. It's home. |
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Becky Brewerton
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Catriona Matthew
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London. It's home. |
Glasgow |
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Laura Davies
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Janice Moodie
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San Sebastian. From my point of view it is the most beautiful city in Spain. I was born in San Sebastian 27 years ago. I spent my whole life there and I feel so attached to it. I really like the lifestyle of the city and I've got so many special places to be. For all that is my favorite.
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Biarritz, because it's still pretty pure and natural, along the ocean. Where you can surf in the summer and ski in the winter.
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Tania Elosegui
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Gwladys Nocera
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My little hometown of Saro, just south of Gothenburg. It's a wonderful seaside town that is a great place to be during the summer.
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Stockholm, Sweden because it is so beautiful all year round.
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Sophie Gustafson
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Anna Nordqvist
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Athens. It has so much history and stories. Nice beaches and good food. |
Rome, Italy. It's just an old and historical city with lots of character. Beautiful as well.
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Maria Hjorth
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Suzann Pettersen
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