Interview Paulina Petri

For 4 years in a row, she can call herself a Polish champion. But also over the Polish borders is Paulina Petri performing at a high level. At the most recent Euros in February, did the 25 years old rider from Pruszkow took the 4th place in the team sprint. The young track cyclist remains ambitious for the future and wants to work on her shortcomings to become a better cyclist overall. An interview with a domestic star who wants to shine on the biggest global stages.

You took part at the most recent Euros. Are you happy about your result?

Yes, I am happy because together with the girls we took 4th place in the team sprint and the next day I was able to start in the new 1 km standing start competition for women and I took 5 th place.

What is the highlight of your career so far?

An important point in my career was the fight for Olympic qualifications.

What are your ambitions in the sport?

My ambition as an athlete is to overcome my weaknesses and improve my skills to become even better at what I do.

Who inspired you to start racing?

My parents got me interested in sports since I was a child. My dad took me to my first cycling training and my first competition. He was the one who came up with the idea that cycling would be a discipline I would find my place in. As you can see, he was not wrong.

What are your qualities & shortcomings?

I think my good feature is the ability to race and assess the situation during the race. My shortcoming is the elimination to the individual sprint. I know I still have to work on it.

You became Polish national champion on multiple occasions. How does it feel to represent the national colours?

Since childhood, my dream was to wear the white and red cycling suit. Now that I can race in the national colors, I feel great pride.

Where is your favourite track venue?

I don't have one favorite track. Each one is different. The track in Portugal is close to my heart because that's where I won a medal in keirin at the European Championships.

Where will you race in 2025?

This year I have a lot of races on concrete tracks ahead of me. I know we will be racing in Prague, Brno and Cottbus. The main event this year is the World Championships in Chile.