What do you remember about the World
Championships in London in 2017?
I don’t remember a lot actually but it is probably
the best and strongest memory that I have
because the race meant a lot to me.
I was world champion – and that was huge –
but at the same time I don’t remember anything
from the race or what went on after that!
But it was a great experience for me, so it
means a lot.What happened afterwards was that you
put on a Viking helmet and amused the
crowd!
That would be a mix between adrenaline and
that I was really happy to win! As I said I don’t
remember much because it was just pure joy.How has being world champion changed
your life?
It has done a lot for my career. I have very good
opportunities now and people are very interested
in what I do, which is also a huge motivation. So
the world championship was very good for me.How are you planning toward retaining
your title in Doha?
Just the same as I did in London. I just have to
run and try to be at the top level.
It is tougher because it’s late but at the same
time I will do everything in my power to try to do
a really good race.
First, I have to come to the final and then we
will see. But anything can happen in a final.AW 31
OUR SERIES WITH REIGNING
WORLD CHAMPIONS
CONTINUES AS KARSTEN
WARHOLM TELLS STUART
WEIR ABOUT A NIGHT OF
GOLD MEDALS AND BIG
CELEBRATIONS
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KARSTEN WARHOLM @ATHLETICSWEEKLY
London 2017: Karsten
Warholm beat Yasmani
Copello and Kerron
Clement to gold’
‘
It has done a lot for my
career. I have very good
opportunities now and
people are very interested
in what I do, which is also
a huge motivation
“I don’t remember much because it was just pure joy”