Six Athlete Role Models from the FIS disciplines will support the young athletes going to the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer which take place from 12th- 21st February 2016:

Claudia Nystad (GER), Cross-Country Skiing
Double Olympic Champion and World Champion

Anette Sagen (NOR), Ski Jumping
World Championship bronze medalist

Felix Gottwald (AUT), Nordic Combined
Triple Olympic Champion and triple World Champion

Dominique Gisin (SUI), Alpine Skiing
Olympic Champion in downhill

Hannah Kearney (USA), Freestyle Skiing
Olympic Champion and triple World Champion in moguls

Ross Powers (USA), Snowboard
Olympic Champion and World Champion in halfpipe

In total 15 ARMs were selected by the seven International Winter Sports Federations on the programme at Lillehammer 2016.

During the Youth Olympics, they will play a key role in supporting, mentoring and offering advice to the 1,100 young athletes who will participate in the Games.

The ARMs will be accessible to the athletes in the Youth Olympic Village and during a series of educational activities and workshops within the Learn & Share Programme. These activities will focus on areas such as skills development, how to lead healthy lifestyles, environment and social responsibility, and Olympism.

The ARMs will be behind the scenes during the competitions and will also be available for informal chats in a specially created lounge that will be open to all participants. The athletes can also learn valuable lessons from the ARMs during “Chat with Champions” sessions – a Q&A format to promote discussion with the young athletes. Fans of the YOG, meanwhile, will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the ARMs during informal chat sessions on the IOC’s social media channels.

The main goal behind the ARM Programme is to allow the ARMs to share their experiences and inspire the athletes to be the best they can be both on and off the field of play.

Source: fis-ski.com