NAME:
ARTEMIS- NEKTARIA (ARIA) ELAIOPOULOU-MOURIKI
DISCIPLINE:
ALPINE SKI
HOMETOWN:
ATHENS GREECE
CURRENTLY LIVING:
PENTELI ATHENS GREECE
BIRTHDATE:
07/03/2011
1. Short bio, few words that define you as an athlete and as a person:
I was born in Athens on 07 March 2011. I am currently living in Nea Penteli Athens Greece.
I am a middle school student (1st grade Greek middle school). Recently I won the first
place in Greek Ski National Championship 2023 (ages u12) and was awarded with the gold
medal in Greek Ski Racing Cup 2023. Generally I consider myself as an optimistic,
persevering, happy and courageous person, both as an athlete and as an individual. I also
like challenges and I don’t give up easily.
2. When did you first start your discipline?
I started training in alpine skiing at the age of 4. My training center residues in Parnassos
Mountain (Parnassos Ski Center) and my team is Snowport Ski Team –Hellenic Skiing and
Mountaineering Association of Livadeia. The last 3 years I have participated in all races
and competitions held in Greece. I also followed all my team’s training courses and camps
abroad, such as in Austria, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
3. What do you most enjoy about your sport?
The thing I like most about skiing is the feeling of freedom when riding down the mountain
slopes.
4. What are your hobbies, profession outside of your sport?
Apart from skiing, my hobbies include mountain biking, dancing, cheerleading and
athletics. I also love playing the piano and singing.
5. Who or what inspires you?
My idol is Mikaela Shiffrin
6. Describe your perfect day:
My best day of 2023 was the day I achieved my goal, winning the first place in the pontium
of the Greek Ski National Championship. My perfect day is the day I spend with my family
and beloved friends.
7. Achievements & future projects:
My achievements: 1 st place in all slalom and giant slalom races in 2023 ( Greek ski
champion and gold medal ski cup winner in ages under 12). My dream is to participate in
the international FIS races.