Jakob Mortensen

Started: He took up the sport at age 12 in Aarhus, Denmark. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021) Reason: He had been involved in team sports from a young age, initially competing in electric hockey, a sport played by people with physical impairments in Denmark. "I'm happy with team sports and had become really good at electric hockey - and Danish champion twice. In the beginning, I just wanted a social community and a sport where I could use my body more - alongside electric hockey." (djoefbladet.dk, 27 Sep 2022) Additional Info: OCCUPATION In 2022 he began working full-time as a clerk at the Environmental and Food Complaints Board in Viborg, Denmark. "I use my head a lot in my work dealing with complaints. Then it's nice to go a little hard for training afterwards and maybe vent some frustration. It gives me more mental energy and energy in everyday life. In rugby we learn to stand by our decisions and to own them. If we make mistakes, we learn from the mistake. If you don't make a decision, you lose no matter what. This also applies in the workplace." (LinkedIn profile, 01 May 2023; djoefbladet.dk, 27 Sep 2022) FURTHER EDUCATION In 2021 he graduated with a master's degree in business law from Aarhus University in Denmark. (LinkedIn profile, 01 May 2023; parasport.dk, 30 Jul 2019)