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ALEXANDRA
EDEBO
SWEDEN
ALEXANDRA
EDEBO
SWEDEN
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Skiing, travel, outdoor sports, creative things such as learning to play the guitar.
What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
Eyebrow dancing.
What is your favourite dish from your country?
Meatballs.
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
Mikaela Shiffrin.
The words I live by are…
Work hard, play hard.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
To help young athletes on their journey towards reaching their goals.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
To inspire and support young athletes, as well as meeting new people and enjoying new experiences in an international setting.
What would be your dream job in the future?
Anything with a strong combination of passion and purpose.
What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
I try to take the day as it comes and meet the project with openness rather than with expectations.
What does Olympism mean to you?
Excellence and Togetherness.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
I think they come hand in hand. You can’t reach true excellence without respect for your opponents, and you probably won’t make it too far in a career without good friends to support you.
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Skiing, travel, outdoor sports, creative things such as learning to play the guitar.
What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
Eyebrow dancing.
What is your favourite dish from your country?
Meatballs.
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
Mikaela Shiffrin.
The words I live by are…
Work hard, play hard.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
To help young athletes on their journey towards reaching their goals.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
To inspire and support young athletes, as well as meeting new people and enjoying new experiences in an international setting.
What would be your dream job in the future?
Anything with a strong combination of passion and purpose.
What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
I try to take the day as it comes and meet the project with openness rather than with expectations.
What does Olympism mean to you?
Excellence and Togetherness.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
I think they come hand in hand. You can’t reach true excellence without respect for your opponents, and you probably won’t make it too far in a career without good friends to support you.