Olli Ojanaho - Training, Thoughts, Plans

Olli Ojanaho, one of the most decorated male athletes at JWOC. His recent performance showed that he is ready to fight for the podium in seniors. In our conversation, Olli tells how his junior years influenced his senior years. What do preparations for the dream medal look like? How to train under the eye of Thierry? See for yourself! :)

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Welcome Olli!
4:06 - How much work did it cost you to reach such a high level in juniors?
5:51 - Olli's character and how it helps in orienteering
7:37 - With 4th place at WOC in the Czech Republic, you got very close to a medal position. Do you think now is the year that you are ready to fight for the podium?
16:45 - How do you rate your form compared to last season? Your loss to the best is due physical gap or a technique gap?
18:36 - What are the most important races for you during the season?
19:51 - What’s the phenomenon of long relay races like Jukola or 10-Mila?
23:28 - What is the most cherished result of your career so far?
24:59 - Did you have those races when you were able to win, or to lose, by just a hair?
27:14 - If you’d race Kasper Fosser in a one-man-relay, how many times out of ten would you win?
33:35 - You’re currently working with Thierry Georgiou as a coach of the Finnish National Team. Do you enjoy working with him?
41:26 - How did your orienteering philosophy change between your junior years and now?
48:08 - Do you experience stress? How do you deal with it?
54:45 - What makes you a successful orienteering runner? Is it talent? Hard work?
55:21 - What's the most important skill of an orienteer?
56:19 - Last thought and summary

Thumbnail photo: IOF
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