Team Athletes
André Myhrer
Race, SWE
André Myhrer born 1983 in Bergsjö, Sweden has had his fair share getting really close to the podium. At the Olympics in Turin 2006 André finished 4th, 3 hundreds of seconds from a medal. The year before he finished 5th at the World Championships. At the Olympics in Vancouver 2010 André finally got a spot on the podium as he won the bronze in Slalom. Besides skiing, André also has a career as a musician. Further down this page, you can listen to his latest tune.
About
Nick Name:
Not really...
Date of
Birth: 830111
Height:
189
Weight:
94
Residence:
Monaco
Major interest/hobby - apart from skiing?
I like music and to play the guitar, I bring my Fender with me on the tour.
Other sports?
I played hockey and fotball when I was young.
What gives you energy and lets you think about other things than skiing?
I play my guitar, Watch series on my computer or a good book
Favorite reading?
I´ve red a lot of Dennis Lehane books lately, he´s good!
Favorite food?
Mexican
Favorite music?
Rock´n´Roll
Favorite place to travel to?
Home
What is your favorite city to visit and why?
I like Paris, been there a couple of times and it´s a beautiful city.
Where do you preferably spend your time off?
Home in Monaco
Skiing since?
I was a little boy
What started you skiing?
My parents
Why do you ride?
I just love skiing, I did a lot of sports when I was young but none as exciting as skiing. It was an easy choice.
Best part of skiing?
Compete against other athletes
Hardest part?
Ski badly...
Weakness?
Yes I have some.
Most important people in your life and career?
My family
Worst moment in career?
My knee operation,6 years ago.
Best moment in career?
My WC win in Beaver Creek
General career goals?
I like to win the SL cup
Year 2009 Highlights?
4th place in Adelboden.
Objectives for 2009/10?
Olympics in Vancouver, that´s going to be a lot of fun.
Most respected skiers?
Lasse Kjus
Advice to beginners?
Have fun!
Training "secret"?
Make a plan, follow it but have fun while you do it!!
Occupation If I was not a professional skier?
I´ve no idea, I hope I´ll figure it out before I quit skiing.
