An Inside Look at Judo Champion Pauline Starke: Her Motivation, Achievements, and Wisdom

Questions for Pauline Starke:

What drives you?
My motivation, goals and dreams

How do you manage to overcome your inner demons?
Always make it clear why I am doing this and what I can achieve with it

What achievement are you particularly proud of?
To my entire judo career. Every fight won is hard-earned and every fight lost is part of the journey. I am also proud of the person that judo has made me into.

Is there a ritual/lucky charm during the competition?
I jump in the air before every fight and say the same things in my head

What is the best way to relax?
With my loved ones around me

What is your favorite food that you want when you come home to your parents?
I don’t have any particular favorite dishes at my parents’ house, they cook everything really well. My grandmother makes dumplings.

What makes you laugh the most?
About myself and dry humor

To whom would you award a medal and for what reason?
To all the coaches who have accompanied me along the way, because without them I would not be where I am now.

What is temptation for you?
Time with my family

Give us your wisdom:
Be wild and bold and wonderful (Astrid Lindgren)

The portraits will be permanently presented on the DJB’s Olympic website.

2024-06-26 12:04:23
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