ATHLETE PRESENTATION

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”THE MORE INHUMANE, THE MORE MOTIVATING”

Name

Joel Naukkarinen

Date of Birth

30th March 1993, Kouvola

Residence

Kuopio

Education

Medical Doctor / Medical Education Program, UEF University of Eastern Finland 2013–2022 Doctor of Medicine, UEF University of Eastern Finland 2022–

Height and Weight

187cm | 91kg

Disciplines

Rowing | Coastal Rowing | Indoor Rowing

Favourite Workout

“The more inhumane, the more motivating”

Favourite food

Everything goes as long as there’s plenty of it and it is nutritious.

Achievements

Five-time World Champion
Two-time World medalist in different rowing disciplines
One hundred times Finnish Champion in four different rowing disciplines
Over 160 Finnish championship medals
Numerous European championship medals, European university championship, and World university championship medals

Records

52 Finnish records, 10 World Records

Goals

Rowing into the Finns hearts

Two-time World Championship medalist in two rowing disciplines – aiming for Olympic gold.

Joel Naukkarinen.

2023

ONGOING OBJECTIVES

Obtaining sponsorship agreements to enable training at 100% capacity.

Ideal partners for personal branding include, among others, health and wellness industries, medical fields, sports brands, equipment and boat manufacturers, as well as environmental and energy sector entities.

Joel Naukkarinen.

PARIS 2024

MAIN OBJECTIVES

In addition to competitive objectives and performances, strengthening the role as a pioneer, researcher, and expert in sports medicine.

Becoming the ultimate of Finnish rowing, setting a leading example, and elevating the sport’s popularity across Finland.

Joel Naukkarinen.

L.A. 2028

LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES

Multiple-time Olympic champion in two rowing disciplines and esteemed pioneer in (sports) medicine, expert developer.

A profitable business model in the fields of sports and science.

The face and voice of rowing/high-performance sports both domestically and internationally.

on the journey towards the olympic victory

“I firmly believe in achieving my goal through systematic, determined, and persistent training – progressing step by step, year after year. I am fully committed to reaching this goal. My passion for rowing, the continuous desire to improve and refine rowing techniques, as well as the Finnish ‘sisu,’ ensure the continuation of this journey towards the goal. Supported by my motivation and mental abilities, combined with modern coaching techniques, form a solid foundation for success as a top athlete.”

DISCIPLINES

ROWING

In a highly technical and physically demanding form of sport, lightweight boats compete at a distance of 2,000 meters. Rowing is one of the oldest and most traditional forms of sport. It has been part of the Olympic program from the beginning and is highly esteemed worldwide as a university sport.

INDOOR ROWING

Indoor rowing is extremely challenging both mentally and physically. Both training and racing are done by using the Concept 2 indoor rowing machine. Joel is the World Champion (2023) in indoor rowing and holds numerous indoor rowing records. One of the most well-known and notable World Record is the Marathon 42 195m WR: 2:20:06,9 (1:39,6/500m) and also the 100 km World Record: 6:06:06.1, (1:49.8/500m).

COASTAL ROWING

Coastal rowing beach sprint is a new Olympic discipline. Coastal boats are larger and more stable rowing boats, allowing rowing even in significant waves. Unpredictable conditions and fast-paced actions bring an extreme element to the sport, rapidly increasing its popularity. Coastal endurance racing is a coastal rowing competition without designated lanes, making contacts and route selection crucial elements in the sport’s endurance event.

ACHIEVEMENTS

ACHIEVEMENTS

medals

  • 164 Finnish National Championship medals
  • 11 World Championship medals
  • 4 European Championships medals
  • European University champion
  • 5 University European and World Championships medals

records

  • 52 Finnish records in different distances and age groups
  • 10 World records
  • Marathon 42 195 m World Record 2:20:06,9 (1:39,6/500m)
  • 100 km World Record, 6:06:06.1 (1:49.8/500m)

achievements

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2006

Partnership

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With your contribution, you can support this effort and help me achieve even greater performances. Currently, my work is supported by over fourty different companies across Finland. All entities, both communities and individuals, are welcome to become my partners in this endeavor.

I welcome all kinds of support – there’s no lower or upper limit. This is the best time to support me in reaching my goals as now I have the best conditions in terms of age, my life situation, and motivation to evolve!

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About Joel

About joel

We have been able to observe Joel’s training and efforts for a longer period at the same gym. As we have followed his progress, we are increasingly convinced that he is a dedicated athlete with a capital ‘A,’ giving his all for his goals. We also believe in Joel’s chances of success in the upcoming Olympics and understand the crucial role financial support plays in an athlete’s life. We are happy to support Joel on his journey towards his goals.

– Antti Pylkkänen, Apteq, sponsor

Joel is easy to cheer for! Our competition trip got an extra touch of luxury when we heard that Joel was also joining the Indoor Rowing European Championship in Copenhagen! What a fantastic journey.

– Carla Urbano, Indoor Rowing Coordinator, Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Federation

The shared journey of Heart2Save and Joel began in an exceptional way, by chance, as good stories often do. Helena Jäntti, the founder of Heart2Save, was conducting resuscitation training for medical students when she noticed one student’s unwavering attitude and focus. This phenomenon repeated in all group sessions, and discussions revealed the full picture of Joel. The combination of arrhythmia recognition, extreme training, and a medical student seemed like such a great fit that Heart2Save decided to support Joel’s journey towards success in the midst of product development. Best of luck, Joel.

– Heart2Save, sponsor

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