Oberhof 2023: Career Best for Samuela Comola

Summary

In this exhilarating World Championships interview, the athlete reflects on their intense focus during the race, particularly their impressive performance at the shooting range. Despite the challenges of a large crowd, they remained in their 'bubble,' unaware of their third-place standing until the end. The atmosphere was both challenging and exhilarating, setting the stage for what they hope will be a series of victories.

Takeaways

• 🏆 The speaker is participating in the World Championships and is currently in a good position but acknowledges the competition is not yet over.
• 🎯 The speaker expresses pride in their performance, particularly in the shooting range, despite many misses observed at the beginning of the race.
• 🏁 The race is not finished, and the speaker is hopeful about maintaining their position.
• 🤔 The speaker was completely focused during the race and did not notice the crowd or hear about their standing.
• 👂 The speaker was 'in their bubble' and did not hear about being third after the last shooting event.
• 👏 The speaker appreciates the congratulatory remarks and seems to be looking forward to more successes.
• 😌 The speaker mentions the difficulty of being with a big crowd but also acknowledges the positive atmosphere it creates.
• 🏃‍♂️ The speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on the tasks at hand, both on the track and at the shooting range.
• 🤷‍♂️ The speaker did not pay attention to their standing during the race, indicating a high level of concentration on their performance.
• 🎉 There is an implied sense of celebration and accomplishment in the speaker's tone despite the race not being over.
• 📢 The transcript suggests a post-race interview setting where the speaker is reflecting on their experience and performance.

Q & A

How did the athlete feel after the race at the World Championships?

The athlete felt amazed and was focused on staying in a good position, acknowledging that the competition was not yet finished.

What was the athlete's strategy during the race?

The athlete focused on the tasks at hand, both on the track and at the shooting range.

How did the athlete perform at the shooting range?

The athlete was very proud of their performance at the shooting range, implying a high level of accuracy.

Were there many misses observed at the beginning of the race?

Yes, there were lots of misses, especially at the beginning of the race.

Was the athlete aware of their position in the race?

No, the athlete was not aware of their position, as they were completely in their bubble, focused on their performance.

How did the athlete handle the presence of a big crowd?

The athlete found it difficult but also enjoyed the nice atmosphere it created.

Did the athlete hear that they were third after the last shooting?

No, the athlete did not hear this information because they were so focused on their performance.

What was the athlete's reaction to their performance at the end of the interview?

The athlete was pleased and thanked the interviewer, showing appreciation for the recognition.

What was the athlete's mindset during the race?

The athlete was highly focused and in their bubble, not distracted by external factors like the crowd or their position.

How did the athlete describe the atmosphere on the track?

The athlete described the atmosphere as very nice, similar to the atmosphere during the shooting range.