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WILLE
KARHUMAA
FINLAND
WILLE
KARHUMAA
FINLAND
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Passions: nordic combined, otherwise tennis and all kind of other sports + law Hobbies: besides professional sports tennis and frisbeegolf.
What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
I have a pretty good memory.
What is your favourite dish from your country?
Sautéed reindeer.
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
Petter Northug.
The words I live by are…
Life is short, enjoy your coffee.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
I wanted to help young athletes to enjoy their EYOF-journey and to show them that there are a number of unforgettable things and moments in sports alongside success.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
I’m eager to support young athletes during their journey and to convey the Olympic values to them.
What would be your dream job in the future?
A lawyer or an entrepreneur.

What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
I expect to be able to support young athletes through my own prior experiences into high-level sports. I am also confident about our EYOA-program that we will manage to convey the Olympic Values and give athletes some activities besides sports.

What does Olympism mean to you?
Excellence, Respect and Friendship. Everyone aims to break their own limits while playing fair and respecting co-competitors.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
Friendship. Most things are momentary but true friendships will last forever.
INTERVIEW
What are your passions and hobbies?
Passions: nordic combined, otherwise tennis and all kind of other sports + law Hobbies: besides professional sports tennis and frisbeegolf.
What is your secret superpower (or one you would like to have)?
I have a pretty good memory.
What is your favourite dish from your country?
Sautéed reindeer..
Who is the most inspiring athlete for you?
Petter Northug.
The words I live by are…
Life is short, enjoy your coffee.
What motivated you to apply for the EYOA programme?
I wanted to help young athletes to enjoy their EYOF-journey and to show them that there are a number of unforgettable things and moments in sports alongside success.
What are your goals as an EYOA?
I’m eager to support young athletes during their journey and to convey the Olympic values to them.
What would be your dream job in the future?
A lawyer or an entrepreneur.
What are your expectations from being an EYOA?
I expect to be able to support young athletes through my own prior experiences into-level sports. I am also confident about our EYOA-program that we will manage to convey the Olympic Values and give athletes some activities besides sports.
What does Olympism mean to you?
Excellence, Respect and Friendship. Everyone aims to break their own limits while playing fair and respecting co-competitors.
Which Olympic Values is the most important for you and why?
Friendship. Most things are momentary but true friendships will last forever.