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Anette Sagen "Athlete Role Model" for the YOG 2016
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced the names of the "Athlete Role Models" for the upcoming Youth Olympic Winter Games, taking place from February 12 - 21, 2016 in Lillehammer (NOR).
Anette Sagen, bronze medalist of the 2009 World Championships in Liberec, will take on this role for ski jumping.
In Lillehammer, they will pay a key role in supporting, mentoring and offering advice to the young athletes. In the Olympic Village the "Athlete Role Models" will take part in a series of activities and workshops, that will focus on areas such as skills development, how to lead healthy lifestyles, environment and social responsibility, and Olympism.
The role models will also be available for informal chats with the participants and the fans will have the opportunity to chat with them on the IOC's social media channels.
"The Athlete Role Models are giving back to sport by supporting the next generation of young athletes. They have a wealth of knowledge to share with the young athletes garnered from their successful careers and will be a huge support to the young athletes", said Angela Ruggiero, Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission and Olympic champion in ice hockey.
Source: fis-ski.com
Anette Sagen, bronze medalist of the 2009 World Championships in Liberec, will take on this role for ski jumping.
In Lillehammer, they will pay a key role in supporting, mentoring and offering advice to the young athletes. In the Olympic Village the "Athlete Role Models" will take part in a series of activities and workshops, that will focus on areas such as skills development, how to lead healthy lifestyles, environment and social responsibility, and Olympism.
The role models will also be available for informal chats with the participants and the fans will have the opportunity to chat with them on the IOC's social media channels.
"The Athlete Role Models are giving back to sport by supporting the next generation of young athletes. They have a wealth of knowledge to share with the young athletes garnered from their successful careers and will be a huge support to the young athletes", said Angela Ruggiero, Chair of the IOC Coordination Commission and Olympic champion in ice hockey.
Source: fis-ski.com
