The podium girl...
The podium really fits her. She had the privilege to stand there twice in December, both in Obertilliach after IBU Cup sprint races. Well, Italy rocks this season! I hope for more podiums for her, for more true big smiles. Be prepared for that and get to know something more personal.
This is exclusive story talk with Federica Sanfillipo we made for you.
- I started
with cross country skiing when I was 5 years old. But not for
a long time, because there was a little shooting range near my house and I was always
watching other kids shooting. I told my mother I want to try it too, so I began
and I train until today. I think now I'm living the big dream of my life.
- When I was a child I wanted to be a helicopter pilot.
- My nicknames
are Fedi, Fede, or Kikka.
- After the win and the second place in Obertilliach in
December I had great feelings. I was so happy I made good job and I was able to see that
hard work and believing in myself finally paid off.
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| Photo by Detlef Eckert |
- I don't celebrate my successes. I think that
I can celebrate in April when the season is over.
- I like Obertilliach in winter but
especially in summer. My favourite biathlon venue is Antholz with its beautiful
panorama.
- In general
I'm satisfied with my season so
far because in the beginning of the season I didn't know about my shape. I hadn´t
been training for more than 1 month in June because of bike accident. I must
also say that during the season I had a lot of up and downs.
- Family and
friends who are waiting at home for me make me happy in my
life.
- The crowd
and cheering can sometimes influence my races. Especially when you are in
the World Cup for the first time. In Oberhof it was so unbelievable for me to
see all those people screaming and shouting. But at least I always try to be in
my own bubble and concentrate on myself.
- Cross-country
skier Therese Johaug from Norway is my idol. It's
unbelievable in what rhythm she runs during a race but I admire also her strength
and mental fighting that makes me watch her.
- I think my
biggest supporter is my family but also my sport group of police
team is one of my biggest supporters. I can practice this sport since 5 years
now as a professional athlete with their help.
- Shopping is
one of my weaknesses.
- When I'm not
motivated for training I look for other people who would
come to train with me and that helps a lot. My biggest motivation is my
gladness to what I like and wanted to do.
- Of course
my favourite food is Pizza. If I could I would like to eat Pizza
every day but of course I cannot eat Pizza every day!! I like to cook meat and Pasta
and normal food that doesn't need a lot of time.
- Sometimes
I have "Italian mood" in my blood especially when I'm driving the car but what
really makes me nervous is chaos and disorganization. But it doesn´t last for a
long time because I can calm myself and smile then.
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| Federica loves to relax by the sea |
- I think I
have no other special talents. I don't know what I would be doing
If I do not practice biathlon. Maybe something connected with sport. Maybe Sport
professor or Physiotherapist.
-When my rifle
and skis are taking rest I like to sleep long and doing some relaxing
things such as going to the beautician or hairdresser.
- My favorite relaxing place is by the sea. There are a lot of dream places I would like
to visit. For example Nepal, Caribbean islands and many others.
