Name: Gustav Hellgren

 

Born: 2006, Söderköping, Sweden

 

Orienteering club where I grew up: Söderköpings OK

 

Other clubs I have/do run for: OK Denseln

 

Current residence: Hallsberg, Sweden

 

Occupation besides orienteering: Studying last year at gymnasium

 

Long-term orienteering goal: Beat Arvid Algers Omholt

 

This year’s orienteering goals: Swedish Championship in Karlstad

 

Favorite pre-race breakfast: Plain Porridge

 

Favorite orienteering shoes: VJ Bold X

 

Favorite running shoe for flat ground: New Balance 880 v13 (I think it’s called)

 

Favorite training sessions: Night-O with Alchers

 

Best orienteering memory: 10Mila 2023 in Skellefteå.

 

Worst orienteering memory: Jukola 2023, I did not only run terrible, but I were also so nervous that I got the wrong map. Sorry IF Hagen.

 

Motto: 3 hours a day and just fucking pray -Tynong

 

Major achievements: Beating Arvid Algers Omholt in Swedish championship 2024, long qualification heat B. 2022 Youth Swedish championship bronze as well.