Date of birth: 11th March 1999 Residence: Kuopio Club: Puijon Hiihtoseura
When did you start doing Nordic Combined and what was your motivation for it?
Jesse: I was 6 years old when I started Nordic Combined. I was always wanted to start ski jumping and I was skiing before that so Nordic Combined was a easy choice.
Do you have a role model?
Jesse: Hannu Manninen.
Please tell something about yourself! What kind of person are you?
Jesse: I’m a happy person at least most of the time and I don’t give up easily.
What are your hobbies that you like to do in your free time?
Jesse: During free time I usually see my friends and I also like to play frisbeegolf and football.
What are your thoughts on the last winter? What do you think about the season, are you satisfied with your results?
Jesse: Last winter was quite good for me. It was huge thing to get in Junior World Champions. Unfortunately I was sick quite many times during the winter.
Do you have any routines at the competitions?
Jesse: Morning run before breakfast.
What was the best achievement of your career so far and what the biggest disappointment?
Jesse: I think the winning of Junior Nordic Champions with Vili Laukkanen.
What are your goals as a sportsman in general and for the next season?
Jesse: To next season my goals are to get to Nordic Junior World Championships and also getting some points in Continental Cup.