Biography
Started: She began competing at an early age. In 2019 she moved from Ilmajoki to Helsinki, Finland, in order to pursue the sport at a higher level. "In athletics, I began with competing before training. My first athletics memory is winning a race in the five-year-old division. However, I'm not quite sure if the competition was also my very first." (paralympiarahasto.fi, 26 Aug 2022; yle.fi, 31 May 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the Paralympic Games. (yle.fi, 31 May 2021)
Additional Info: <B>Guide</B>
Henrik Lounela (paralympic.org, 14 Jul 2023)
Sporting Relatives: Her younger brother Henrik has served as her running guide in competitions. (paralympic.org, 14 Jul 2023; paralympia.fi, 29 Jun 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 27, 2003
Place of ResidenceHELSINKI
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationUniversity of Helsinki, Finland
Languages SpokenFinnish
CoachOlli-Pekka Mykkanen
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Long Jump - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 5.16 |
| 8 | 400m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 1:05.60 |
| 10 | 200m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 28.22 |
| 12 | 100m - T12 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 13.85 |
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