Lise Petersen

Started: She took up athletics at age seven. (Athlete, 30 Aug 2021) Reason: As a child she played handball, which helped to develop her throwing abilities. (tsvbayer04.de, 16 May 2024) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 20 Jul 2024) Additional Info: MENTOR At age eight she first met German javelin thrower Steffi Nerius at a national Para athletics competition in Germany. Nerius has since acted as a mentor for Petersen. "I had to take a picture with her [as a child] because I've always been a fan of hers and was enthusiastic about javelin throwing in general. Seeing how she hurled the javelin was and is incredible. I am very grateful to her for always making herself available. She gives me insider tips and supports me intellectually too - that is very valuable to me. Steffi is like a mentor to me because she was so successful and I looked up to her as a child." (tsvbayer04.de, 16 May 2024)