Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding biathletes 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?
Ms. Karin Oberhofer:
I believe it is important to be diligent and willing to do it. I love to exercise, in the fresh air, in the nature. And the great thing about our sport is that it is very varied in the summer: cycling, hiking, running, strength training etc.
If you experience a lot, you learn a lot … you must constantly work on yourself and want to improve.
The combination of shooting and skiing is always intensive but it’s great and you never get boring. From biathlon you can receive great experiences for life.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after winning the bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi?
Ms. Karin Oberhofer:
Sochi was an unforgettable Olympiad for me, I felt very good and comfortable there. Besides the bronze medal I finished in the top 15 in all the competitions I have done and after the 4th place my father made a wooden medal for me. I will never forget that.
Like all professional athletes I made a lot sacrifices, hard training all days, not too much time with friends or family… after Sochi I knew it is always worth fighting.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of your career?
Ms. Karin Oberhofer:
My father Paul.
I didn’t want to speak with him about biathlon and my sport career when we were together. I would like that he was only… my father in that occasions.
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