S01E07 - Amanda Mlinarić

03/03/22 • 57 min

Amanda Mlinarić is probably one of the nicest archers on the field, but also a fierce and strong competitor you would rather not face in matches! Only 20 years old, but already with an achievement page on the World Archery website that requires a double sided print (check it, it's true!). Amanda is a world record holder, double world youth champion, and has many medals on the European circuit - both junior and senior, target and field archery.
In this episode we discuss succeeding in the highest levels despite feeling nervous in matches, showing up to competition with the intent of breaking a world record, juggling higher education, personal life, and elite archery, being in a long term relationship with a fellow archer, and many more fascinating topics. Enjoy!

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S01E06 - Lina Björklund

Every episode I get to interview someone special, but this time I feel that is an understatement. This time the guest is not only a super champion, but is also inspirational beyond belief.
Lina Björklund is a barebow archer who has won basically everything. In her medal cupboard are World Games gold and silver, 3 world championship golds, and many more medals in European and world championships. She achieved all of this in spite of living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Listen to this episode to hear from her what goes through the mind of a champion while shooting for gold on the world stage, the struggle with the symptoms of her condition, having a significant other who is also a world champion in archery, the uniqueness of barebow, and so much more.
Enjoy!

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S01E08 Martin Damsbo

Martin Damsbo is a legend in our sport.
Two decades as an elite archer.
146 matches won on the international circuit.
29 World Cup medals and 1 World Cup Final title.
Dozens of other medals from World and European championships.
He is also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
In this episode we talk about the secret to maintaining elite performance over two decades, how has archery evolved over that timeframe, lending a bow to an opponent shooting against you for a World Cup gold, Vegas, the transformation from having role models to being a role model, and much more.
Definitely worth a listen!