Kathleen Lindau (GER) shone at the 2001 EYOF, standing tall on the podium three times. She secured silver in the 6km sprint with a time of 19:06.30 and clinched gold in the girl’s 10km short individual event with an impressive time of 32:41.10. Lindau also contributed to the German biathlon relay team, earning a bronze medal, showcasing her exceptional talent across multiple events.

Irina Terentjeva won Lithuania’s only medal at the Vuokatti 2001 Winter EYOF, finishing second in the girl’s cross-country 10km freestyle final with a time of 30:58.00. Her performance not only highlighted her personal achievement but also marked a significant moment for Lithuanian winter sports on the European stage.

Heidi Kurkinen (FIN) made a remarkable impact in snowboarding at the 2001 EYOF, standing on the podium in all her events. She claimed bronze in both the girl’s snowboard cross and halfpipe competitions, establishing herself as a versatile athlete in the sport.