Namita Nayyar:
At such a young age, you are out and making history. How are you able to balance your personal life and competing for figure skating?
Anne Line Gjersem:
Figure skating has been my lifestyle since I was 9 years old. Figure skating has always been my first priority and I’m fortunate to have a boyfriend, friends and family that understands and respect my wish to use so much time on training. On the other hand when I do have time for personal life it is extra special.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding figure skaters who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in this field?
Anne Line Gjersem:
- Set a high goal
- Work hard and strive for progress
- Learn from failure
- At last remember to enjoy the journey towards the goal.
Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after participating at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, becoming the first Norwegian Olympian in figure skating since 1964?
Anne Line Gjersem:
Before the Sochi Olympics I was super excited and honored to be able to represent Norway at the 2014 Winter Olympics. For the first time I experienced a lot of attention from the Norwegian media and it was a new for me. It was a dream come true to qualify and when I realized I reached my goal after all the hard work it was such an incredible feeling. I was so proud. After the Olympics the focus was forward towards new goals.
Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of your career in figure skating?
Anne Line Gjersem:
My family. My parents have had great influence from the start. I was allowed to follow my dreams and go for my goals. My twin sister Camilla who is also a figure skater. From the beginning we have been competing against each other, striving to be a little better than the other. It has been very inspiring to train with her. She has participated in European Championship as well.
