EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 1H 21M
#72 - Emil Wingstedt: Built Different
from Orienteer Pod · host Orienteer Pod
Episode 72 and we’ve finally got the first guest of the year for you!Emil Wingstedt joins us to talk about winning World Championships, dominating European sprints, and why coaching Ralph might be the greatest challenge of his career. From four consecutive European sprint titles to life as a national coach (and occasional IOF outlaw), Emil shares how he went from a decent junior to one of the best orienteers of his era.We dive into training philosophy, brutal interval blocks, relay pressure, sprint evolution, and why committing fully to your own path matters more than copying someone else’s.There’s also talk of embargo breaches, control-moving at championships, near-misses in Århus, and the fine art of packing Ralph’s race bag.
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#72 - Emil Wingstedt: Built Different
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