Deaflympics 2021 (2022)

Tobias Allers-Hansen

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Athlete: Tobias Allers-Hansen

Club: Gneist IL

Born: 06.01.2003

Residence: Bergen with my family

Height: 174

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: I like football and being with friends. Ski jumping is also one of my passions but now I only watch it on TV.

Favourite film/series: I like almost every type of films, but the favourite genre is action movies. I also like series where the action take place in space and aliens planets. One of my favourite series is “the 100”.

Favourite food: Pizza of course.

Greatest sport moment: Skiflying world championship in Vikersund in 2012 was an epic experience. It was also really fun to watch Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Karsten Warholm taking home the gold medals at Tokyo Olympics. These guys are my idols and they inspire me to work every day to achieve my goals.

Follow online/connect: Instagram @ t_o_b_i_a_s_a_h_

What made you go all in on your sport? In my younger years I was good at running and it was fun. I was competing against great people, and we became friends outside of the track. I made my choice to go all in on track and field in 2019 when I had to choose high school. I decided to go to Tertnes high school, which is the official high school supported by the Norwegian Olympic Committee. My club coach, Bjarte Eikanger, is head of middle distance runners at the school, and many of my teammates were already pupils there. So, I thought “yes, this is an opportunity I have to take” and today I am very happy with my choice.

What is your greatest moment as an athlete? My greatest moment as an athlete is hard to say. In 2019 I ran an 800m in Strandebarm and I broke the 2 minutes limit. It was a great day with teammates, and we all ran very well. This was a great moment. But I think maybe the biggest moment as an athlete is not a specific race, but my 2021 season. I found back the joy of running after a really hard 2020season!

Maren Elise Iversen

Leder

Ali Reza Houshyar

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Athlete: Ali Reza

Club: Tiger KaraterKlubb

Born: Bergen, 26.04.1975

Residence: Oslo, Norway

Height: 168 cm

Favourite food: Chicken and salad

Follow online/connect: Instagram @alireho_deaf

What made you go all in on your sport? My brother who is also deaf. He is now national team coach in Iran.

Wayne Otto

Trener

Jan Roger Andersson

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Athlete: Jan Roger Andersson

Club: Hardanger BTK

Born: 20.08.2000

Residence: Øystese, Norway

Height: 180 cm

Occupation: Assistent

Hobbies: Poker, fishing ad muic

Hobbies: Running, gaming and movies

Favourite music: Pop

Favourite film/series: Prison Break, Fast & furious

Favourite food: Mangolsk, sushi

Greatest sport moment: Truls Möregårdn finale in world championship in table tennis in 2021.

What made you go all in on your sport? My dad who also plays table tennis at a high level took me to training. I realized that I enjoyed table tennis very much.

What is your greatest moment as an athlete? My two bronze medals from the European Championships.

What is your goal for Deaflympics 2022? To qualify for the finals where anything can happen.

Roger Andersson

Trener

Dag Bøe

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Athlete: Dag Bøe

Club: Varegg Fleridrett

Born: Bergen, 17.01.1986

Residence: Norway

Height: 178 cm

Occupation: Film producer, Supervisuell

Hobbies: Running, gaming and movies

Favourite music: Linkin Park

Favourite film/series: Star Wars

Favourite food: Pizza

Greatest sport moment: Blummenfelt, Triathlon Gold in Tokyo 2021

Follow online/connect: Instagram @vfxdag / Snapchat @hverdagsdov

What made you go all in on your sport? Deaflympics in Brazil. I was asked about Deaflympics 2 years ago and I thought by my age. I maybe won’t get another chance. It’s like my lifetime opportunity.

What is your greatest moment as an athlete? I’m still new into this sport, but my first championship in Lithuania was a great experience!

Johanne Viken Flaten

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Athlete: Johanne Viken Flaten

Club: Eiker O-lag

Born: 18.02.2000

Residence: Hokksund, Norway

Height: 178cm

Occupation: Student

Hobbies: Skiing and reading

Favourite music: Abba and One direction

Favourite film/series: Supernatural series

Favourite food: Taco and avocado

Greatest sport moment: When Marit Bjørgen won gold medal in 2018 at 30 km cross country skiing at OL.

Follow online/connect: instagram @flatenjohanne

What made you go all in on your sport? I really enjoy challenges and that`s what orienteering is all about.

What is your greatest moment as an athlete? Yet to come.

Leif Foss

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Athlete: Leif Foss

Club: Nordre Follo orientering/Oslo døves sportsklubb

Born: Trondhein

Residence: Siggerud

Height: 176 cm
Occupation: Social work

Hobbies: Training and my family

Favourite film/series: CODA

Favourite food: Indian

Greatest sport moment: OL Atalanta, gold medal to Rodal on 800 m.

Follow online/connect: @laffylaff

What made you go all in on your sport? Orienteering is one of several sports I am active in. But in orienteering is yourself, nature and running in one and same sports. It’s amazing.

What is your greatest moment as an athlete? Oh, There is so many, and in differents sports! Many good moments in futsal- 2.place i deaf champions league 2016, and best goalkeeper in the tournament. 4.place in sprint relay in Deaflympics winter 2019 (cross country skiing). Also many good memories from ultra-running.