Erik Lesser
Born: 17. Mai 1988
Erik Lesser
CURRENT
My goal is to be able to finish my sporting career uninjured and of my own free will. After that, I will complete my coaching studies and coach young athletes.
Greatest successes
2014 Olympic silver in the individual, Sotschi
2014 Olympic silver in the relay, Sotschi
2015 World Championship Gold Pursuit, Kontiolahti
2015 World Championship Gold Relay, Kontiolahti
2020 World Championship Silver Single Mixed Relay, Antholz
2020 World Championship bronze relay, Antholz
Family
... grows and thrives.
Motto
Hakuna matata
Your Oberhof
I associate my school days, my youth, biathlon,
nature and now my family with Oberhof.
What was your sporting career like?
I had my beginnings with the cross-country skiers.
At the age of 12, I switched to biathlon and went to school in Oberhof.
This was followed by 7 fantastic years at the sports high school.
After graduating from high school, I switched to the pros in the Bundeswehr sports support group.
- Junior World Champion 2009
- 2010 first World Cup experience
- 2011 Member of the World Cup squad in Khanty-Mansiysk
- 2013 first World Cup medal in the relay in Nove Mesto
Who are your role models?
Both my grandfathers.
What was the most emotional moment of your sporting career?
Winning the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Russia. The moments with the team and experiencing the medal ceremony.
What was the biggest sporting disappointment for you?
There are always sporting disappointments. So far I have been spared any big disappointments.
What are your goals for the future?
To be able to finish my sporting career uninjured and of my own free will. After that, to complete my coaching studies and coach young athletes.
... because the town is small but nice. The nature is outstanding and if you adjust to the Oberhof temperament, it quickly becomes cosy.
