Biography
Started: She began competing in Para equestrian dressage in 2021. (paralympia.fi, 12 Apr 2024)
Reason: She became interested in horses at a young age. "I was bullied in elementary school. Life seemed so hard that I didn't even always go to school. Once I went to the stables with my friend, that was it. I found safety in horses. I always went straight to the stables after school. Thanks to my horse hobby, I was in good shape, which helped me recover from the accident. I was persistent because I had huge motivation to ride again. I got on a horse about three months after the accident." (seura.fi, 30 Nov 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 17 Apr 2024)
Awards: She and athletics competitor Leo-Pekka Tahti were Finland's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 4, 2000
Place of ResidenceTUUSULA
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationBusiness - PSK Adult Education Centre, Oulu, FIN
Languages SpokenFinnish
CoachJanne Bergh [national], FIN; Siiri Kyro [personal], FIN
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Championships | ||||
| 9 | Individual Event - Grade IV | 2023 | Riesenbeck, GER | |
