Date of birth: 22/09/1987
Place of birth: Bærum
Residence: Lillehammer
Club: Asker Skiklubb
Team: Kollenhopp
Worldcup Debut: 10/03/2002 - Lillehammer (NOR)
Personal best: 217,5m/Planica (SLO - March 15, 2008)
A little interview (October 06, 2006):
When did you start jumping? When I was 7
Why did you want to be a skijumper? Probably because it's the coolest thing to do ;-)
When did you first jump off a K120 and what did you feel in this moment? Don't remember.. I think I was 15.. Maybe 14.. I was happy as I always am
What is your favourite jumping hill? Hehe.. Oberhof right now :) but its changing all the time
Which result so far do you like best and why? Oberhof, 5th place..
Did you have any bad injuries yet? What kind of injuries? Nope
What do you think about women ski jumping? No comment :)
What qualities must a top athlete have in your opinion? Just a good mood and training will
Is there something you need to have with you when you jump? My skies and helmet :D
Which country you have been to did you like best? Norway
How do you feel now that you belong to the national A-Team? Its really nice. Nice teamspirit and killer instinct
What are your aims for the season 2006/07? Hmm.. Jump as much world cup as possible. The opening in Kuusamo maybe. And if I'm going there, be top 15 after Kuusamo.
What do you do in your free time? Hang around. Nothing actually
Do you collect something? What? Stamps :P No.. I collect good results ;-)
What kind of car are you driving? SsangYong Rexton 2
What are your aims/dreams for the future? Be the best skijumper in the world over a longer period
Is there something you really wish to do in your life? Continue with skijumping, be really good so I can live off it.
What are you afraid of? Nothing ;-)
What is your motto? Don't have a motto I think.. But I never take the safe road. You need guts to be good
Describe yourself in three words. Handsome, funny, smart :P Hehe.. Kidding.. Ask someone else
(Of course I asked someone else.. Roar Ljøkelsøy described him as happy, chaotic and enthusiastic.)
Favourite.....
Food: Baked potato
Drink: Mozell light
Music: Almost everything.. Maybe Metallica is my overall favourite
Movie: Anker man
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