Ilka Štuhec is a Slovenian World Cup alpine ski racer, focusing on the speed events of downhill and super-G. She was a three-time junior world champion in three different disciplines, and was the world champion in downhill in 2017 and 2019.
Women Fitness President talks to the World Cup Champion about her dreams, fitness & lots more!
Namita Nayyar:
Let’s begin by talking about your motivation behind making a career in skiing? What attracted you to skiing as a sport?
Ilka Štuhec:
We have skiing in the family – my parents were ski instructors; we have ski service at home. So, there was no doubt my sister and me will ‘stand’ on skis as well, sooner or later. It began as a hobby but has grown into life. I like to challenge myself in ways how I can improve, be brave even when I feel uncomfortable. So, I guess this was the thing that attracted me the most.
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