Date of birth: 29th April 2002 Residence: Kuopio Club: Puijon Hiihtoseura
When did you start doing Nordic Combined and what was your motivation for it?
Arttu: I started Nordic Combined when I was 7 years old. I watched a lot from TV when Hannu Manninen raced and won.
Do you have a role model?
Arttu: I think that my idol is Ilkka Herola.
Please tell something about yourself! What kind of person are you?
Arttu: I think I am social and I try to be good friend for everyone. When I race, I want to win.
What are your hobbies that you like to do in your free time?
Arttu: In free time I like to ride a moped and play some games on Playstation and to be with my friends.
What are your thoughts on the last winter? What do you think about the season, are you satisfied with your results?
Arttu: Start of the winter went fine, but the end of the winter a bit downhill, but pretty ok.
Do you have any routines at the competitions?
Arttu: Focusing on jumping, but not too much. And on skiing tactic.
What was the best achievement of your career so far and what the biggest disappointment?
Arttu: 2nd in Finnish cup scores 2018. My biggest disappointment was not to get medal in Finnish championships.
What are your goals as a sportsman in general and for the next season?
Arttu: My goals as a sportsman is to be the best nordic combiner at my age and get to young national team. In future I want to win championship in Nordic combined.