Date of birth: 10th January 2003 Residence: Taivalkoski Club: Taivalkosken Kuohu Hobbies: trampoline, basketball
Interview (16.06.2017)
When did you start doing Nordic Combined and what was your motivation for it?
I start doing Nordic Compined when I was 10 years old. My motivation were my friends. They also did ski jumping at that time.
Do you have a role model?
I don't have a role mobel but from for ski jumping it's Julia Kykkänen.
Please tell something about yourself! What kind of person are you?
I am pretty shy person and friendly.
What are your hobbies that you like to do in your free time?
In free time I usually jump on a trampoline or I play basketball. Sometimes I just watch youtube videos.
What do your friends and other people your age think about the fact that you are taking part in NC competitions?
My friends always ask “how do you dare?”. But they still encourage me.
What do you think about your last season?
I think that my last season was pretty good. But there are always some things to improve.
Are there any things you need to change for the next season concerning jumping, skiing or mental strength? How are you preparing for the upcoming season?
I have to improve my jumps a bit. I'm training a lot in summer for the upcoming season.
Do you have any routines at the competitions?
I don't have any routines at the competitions but before the race I try to relax that I don't think too much.
What was the best achievement of your career so far and what the biggest disappointment?
I think that my best achievement was the race when I won the finnish championship gold here in Taivalkoski. I don't know what was my the biggest disappointment.
What are your goals as a sportswoman in general and for the next season?
My goal is to win the world championship gold sometimes. And my goal for the next season is to improve my last season.