Team Athletes
Axel Bäck
Ski, Swe
The 23-year old, Olympic debutant and last season's World Cup "rookie of the year". Now also a World Championship medal holder - a true slalom phenomenon. We are already looking forward to following Axel next season!
About
Nick Name:
-
Date of Birth:
1987
Height:
182 cm
Weight:
80 kg
Residence:
Stockholm
Marital status:
Single
Major interest/hobby - apart from skiing:
I like cooking. My vinyl records are also really interesting.
Other sports:
Windsurfing, Fixed Biking, Climbing, Sports that involves a lot of adrenalin
What, in your life is most awarding:
Every day is awarding
What gives you energy and lets you think about other things than skiing:
Whisky and music
What makes you angry:
Obnoxious kids hehe
What do you do to unwind:
Play drums
Best idea of having good time:
Making a dinner for my friends
Favorite reading:
Clint Willis - The Boys Of Everest -Fascinating reading
Favorite food:
Moules
Favorite music:
Jazz
Favorite place to travel to:
Road trip in France
What is your favorite city to visit and why:
Stockholm, it feels good to be home.
Favorite spots and resorts:
Spuntino Cafe, best coffe in town.
Where do you preferably spend your time off:
At home
What’s the worst job you’ve ever had:
I worked at a bakery once, very early mornings!
The best advice you´ve ever been given:
"Keep it simple" - Van Morrison
The best advice you´ve ever given:
I always tell people to keep it simple
What are your extravagances:
Cuisine
What things do you always carry with you:
Freedom
What one thing would you change about yourself:
Nothing
Skiing since:
4 years old
What started you skiing:
My father, mother and sister were all skiers
Why do you ride:
Its my life
Best part of skiing:
All the different parts, you never get tired of it
Hardest part:
Be cool
Weakness:
Not strong enough says my mom
Most important people in your life and career:
Family
Worst moment in career:
Injured my knee 2008
Best moment in career:
10th place in Alta Badia 2010
General career goals:
Worldcup Champion
Year 2009/10 Highlights:
Rookie of the year
Objectives for 2010/11:
Keep chacing the Cup
Most respected skiers:
Thomas Fogdö, I respect him a lot
Other most respected athletes:
Kauli Seadi. Mad surfer!
Advice to beginners:
If you want to be best you have to train more than the rest
A training week:
24/7
Training "secret":
If its a secret, I cant tell
Occupation If I was not a professional skier:
Chef
