Finland
Elmo Lakka
Professional hurdler
Polar has been my partner in crime for over a decade. I have always been interested in how the human body works and how you can learn new things. That’s why I also ended up studying physical education and coaching at university. In the future I want to be able to encourage children and grown-ups to find their way to exercise and enjoy the joy of sports!
About
Discipline:
Sprint hurdles
Team:
Born:
April 10, 1993
Personal bests:
7.65s (60m hurdles)
13.49s (110m hurdles)
Pre-race ritual:
I always have to go and touch the first hurdle before the race.
Proudest sporting moment:
After becoming Finnish national champion for fourth time in a row in front of the home crowd and with a new personal best, I proposed to my girlfriend who luckily said yes.
Career highlights
2019
Glasgow European Indoor Championship
Finalist
2018
European Championship
Semi-finalist
2016
European Championship
Semi-finalist
2015
European U23 Championship
6th place
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