Frida Westman is in great shape.

She was 13th best in Lillehammer, which is the best position a Swedish female ski jumper has taken.

- I had a good feeling already in the qualifiers and was able to bring that feeling into Saturday's competitions.

I tried to focus on mine and do what I should, then it will usually be good.

And so it was, says Westman.

The World Cup competitions in Russian Nizhny Tagil was the 20-year-old's World Cup debut and there she took a 20th and 18th place.

After this weekend's competitions in Lillehammer, she herself is shocked by her position.

- I'm surprised it turned out so well.

I did not think it would go so fast to get up to a 13th place, she says.

Praised by the ski association

The 20-year-old was already hailed after the qualifier in Lillehammer by Andreas Arén, sports manager for ski jumping at the Swedish Ski Association.

"I almost do not think it's true!

Probably because Frida has taken big steps lately and that she definitely has the potential to establish herself in the world elite.

But that she would succeed with it already during the debut season in the World Cup and during her only third competition is incomparably good ", he said in a press release.

Even in Norway, where Westman lives, the reactions have been positive.

- Many here in Norway think it's fun that a Swede comes up on the women's side in ski jumping.

The sport has not been so big in Sweden for a while, so I hope that this can make people open their eyes to it, says Westman.

Hoping for the Olympics

The next World Cup competition for Westman will be in Ramsau, Austria next week.

Then the goal is an Olympic selection.

- Now that I have proven that I can be at the top of the world, I hope it is noticeable, she says.

So far she has not received any information but the dream is to get a chance at the Olympics.

- It would have meant everything to be able to compete in the Olympics, but the goal is to place in the top battle and jump well all season.

But of course I want to beat the very best.

Westman is after its first two competition weekends in 17th place in the total in the World Cup.

CLIP: Frida Westman made her debut in the World Cup (November 26, 2021):

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Frida Westman.

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