Dorothea Wierer, between the Olympics and the idea of ​​a child: “Today I’m chasing happiness”

Six World Cups, two general and four specialty, with 54 overall podiums. Ten world champion medals, including three of the finest metal. And three Olympic bronzeswith the latest individual in Beijing that wrote the story of the Italian women’s team ai Games. Here, if life could be divided into five targets, just like in a biathlon, Dorothea Wierer would have already centered several.

Carbine in hand e concentrated lookthe blue champion celebrated the 32nd birthday with a spectacular event in his Antholzthe Red Bull Doro Huntthe perfect opportunity to focus the next goals. “Everyone asks me if I’ll make it up to Milan-Cortina 2026but I still don’t know », he reveals to us on the eve of the fun pursuit race with 120 participants including athletes, enthusiasts and fans. “I have to think about it“.

The important thing is that it doesn’t become one of those thoughts that they don’t let her sleep. By the way, how did it go in China?
«With the spindle it was not easy to fall asleep, but I must admit that I have adapted enough. I have been suffering from insomnia for twenty years, I went through the worst moments when I just couldn’t ask for an eye all night, like during the World Cup in Anterselva ».

Haven’t you found a ruse yet?
“I take deep breaths and try to clear my mind, but it’s not easy. Thoughts go round, I think about what I did during the day, not just in sports. Now, for example, I’m doing homework and I happen to stay awake from 4 to 6 thinking about that ».

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In China, it seems that even the cuisine was not the best: can you make me the culinary podium of the three Olympics in which you participated?
«In Sochi it was fantastic because there were chefs of all nationalities, who cooked typical dishes for you on the spot. In Pyeongchang and Beijing, on the other hand, there was a general canteen, a cold palace: in Korea I didn’t eat badly, this time the pasta was overcooked and most of the food had a strange taste. The burger and fries were the only good thing for me (laughsed) “.

Is there a food that you can’t say no to?
«Absolutely chocolate, for me it’s a drug. Despite having made many sacrifices in my life as an athlete, I have never been able to give up on that ».

Speaking of sacrifices, is there anyone in particular that weighed on you?
“I liked going out with friends, so as a young man I went for training every now and then I jumped: the results came because there was talent, but at a certain point I realized that if I hadn’t trained seriously I wouldn’t have been able to make the leap “.

Can you give me four pictures of your growth? The stages of him from adolescence to today.
“At 15 I was carefree. At 20 a bit crazy, I just liked to party in clubs, dance until morning. At 25 I was turning pro, I realized that I had to really work hard. At 30, as an athlete, I reached the top ».

If you think about it, it’s a major change.
«More than changed, I feel matured. At 18, I didn’t live for sport, then slowly it became my life. I gave a lot to biathlon, but I also received a lot ».

There was a period that attracted the spotlight more for non-sporting issues, such as race make-up. Did it bother you?
«No, makeup is part of my life and I also like to show my feminine side. The important thing is that I feel good because when you reach certain levels you have many eyes on you: feeling at ease with yourself therefore becomes fundamental “.

In this process of maturation, is there an athlete who has particularly inspired you?
“Lindsey Vonn. That she has won a lot, but she has done much more in her life. And when you have a lot of commitments, which you obligatorily fit into the days that should be rest days, then winning is even more difficult. She is a tough woman who is not afraid to say what she thinks. “

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Lindsey (who retired two years ago) has no children. Do you feel the desire for motherhood instead?
“Yes, at this age I feel it. Also because, after so many years always around, I can’t wait to stop. With my parents, however, I don’t talk much about having a child, it’s my decision. We will see”.

Among other things, her husband (Stefano Corradini, former athlete and now coach) is always on the go. Can you keep the work aspects out of the house?
«He doesn’t follow me, even if sometimes we train together to see each other between races. In any case, it is essential to divide biathlon from the private sphere, otherwise when you stop competing – if the relationship is based on that – it becomes a problem ».

After retiring, do you also imagine yourself as a coach?
«Maybe yes, but I don’t want to travel the world anymore: after the races, I see myself at home with my family. I could still teach children, I’d like to. ‘

To those children who chase a dream, just like Dorotea did as a child?
“Actually, I wasn’t chasing anything in particular. I didn’t think “I want to win a medal at the Olympics”. However, I had a strong competitive spirit, I was tough: I was always looking for a challenge, even with males “

Today, however, 32-year-old fresh Dorothea what are you chasing?
“Happiness, which is the most important thing for me. And I am happy when I spend time at home, quiet with myself, together with my family and friends: we laugh, we joke, we have fun. Because even detaching from sport is happiness for me ».

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