Four Swedish ski jumpers, Frida Westman and three 18- to 19-year-olds, have been receiving support from the Swedish Ski Association to live and train in Trondheim, Norway, for several years. With a view to the World Cup next year at home in Falun.
What does it mean to you that ski jumping is a priority for the Ski Association?
– I am very grateful for the support. And that’s very important considering that ski jumping is such a big sport in the rest of Europe and the world. It also motivates the younger ones who know that it is possible to bet. That it’s not as hard a fight as it is for others.
– Then I feel like I may have helped the younger ones realize that must Bet and several have moved to Norway and it’s a lot of fun.
They train with jumpers from the Norwegian national team. How does it compare to a company in Sweden?
– If I had been in Sweden, I would have been alone the whole time and would have had no one to train with, just me, me and me. In Norway I have someone to fight with. We are like a little family there in Trondheim; it means a lot to me. I look forward to coming to training and other talented jumpers give me motivation and inspiration. I think it’s important that no matter what you do, you’re in a social environment where you’re having fun and having a good time.
And the knowledge in Norway.
– Yes, above all, she says and laughs.
What did you develop as a ski jumper during your time in Norway?
– Perhaps the biggest part is the technical part, because I worked with such competent people.
– And then maybe life as an athlete, how you behave and what decisions you make.
