Athlete Profile
Darius Konotopetz
Team Canada Program Athlete 2025-2026 / 2026: National Development Squad
About
- Born: 1986
- Hometown: Winnipeg
- Currently Living: Winnipeg
- Orienteers for: Manitoba Orienteering Association (Coureurs de Bois)
- Occupation: Physical Education Teacher
- Training Log: Attackpoint
- Personal Sponsors: Orienteering Manitoba, Coureurs de Bois Orienteering Club, Sport Manitoba
Q&A
Q: If you had one tip for young orienteers what would it be?
A: Take every opportunity to participate in training camps on a wide variety of maps and different terrain types. This includes the annual Sass Peepre Training Camp as part of the Canadian Orienteering Championships. Learn from experienced orienteers and have fun!
Q: Describe your ideal orienteering terrain?
A: Runnable terrain with lots of fine detail including small depressions, Knoll/hills, copses and single trees. This type of terrain rewards those who are able to maintain high running speed with attention to fine details. The terrain I am describing is the Manitoba sandhills in Spruce Woods Provincial Park, Manitoba. The best orienteering terrain in the world!