Athlete Profile

Q: If you had one tip for young orienteers what would it be?
A: Try not to get too discouraged by your mistakes! Orienteering is a sport that is full of learning opportunities, and one bad race or training session (or control!) does not define who you are as an athlete or as a person. Also, don't be afraid to reach out to or approach TCP athletes after races or at training camps!
Q: What aspect of orienteering keep you interested and motivated to stay involved, train, and compete?
A: The people involved in orienteering are what make the sport so enjoyable and motivating for me. Orienteering is such a tight-knit, welcoming community with people who are always willing to help each other grow. I always appreciate getting navigation advice and training tips from orienteers with more experience than me, and I find it incredibly inspiring being on a team with so many skilled athletes to look up to and learn from.