Nathalie Blomqvist, who ran fifth in the European Championships, was on the sidelines for almost the entire last season due to health problems.
At the European Championships in Rome in 2024, he almost sensationally finished fifth in the 5,000 meters Nathalie Blomqvist signed a hard deal with equipment manufacturer Oni almost two years ago.
The Finn got into the running stable of the Swiss brand. It enabled him to become a full-time professional.
During the 2025 season, however, the woman disappeared from the tracks.
– There was persistent trouble in the left leg. There was a long break from running and I only got a running permit last fall, says Blomqvist.
He continues in the Swiss team.
– It has been a very positive thing, although it is not yet visible in the results. I don’t think I got hurt because I went there. Sometimes change takes time.
Blomqvist lives in St. Moritz, Switzerland, 1,800 meters above sea level. The Olympic location, known for its luxury, is a very expensive place to live.
– For the second year and a half, I live in South Africa. It’s a really cheap place, so the balance of the economy remains.
With Blomqvist and a runner’s spouse With Mustafe Muuse there is also an apartment in Helsinki.
Return
Endurance runner Nathalie Blomqvist is making a comeback. Tomi Natri / All Over Press
In the 2024 season, Blomqvist ran 1,500 meters in his minor sport with a record of 4:04.76. Sara Lappalainen There were a good two seconds left of the Finnish record.
On Wednesday, at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Blomqvist finished in tenth place with a time of 4:10.50. Winner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford swept the result in 4:04.40.
– Slightly rusty taste. I didn’t feel like I was getting the most out of it. A little diesel gear.
how are you
– For the better. Even though I’m not where I want to be yet. It has been a solid training season, so I would have hoped that the return would have gone faster.
You were last on your main trip at 5,000 meters with an EC-Viton SE time of 14:44.72. What do you expect from the European Championships in Birmingham in August?
– I don’t expect much. Of course, you have to have credit and high goals, because then nothing will come of throwing your gloves on the counter. I hope to run close to my own record this season.
On his main trip, the Finn will compete next time on June 20.
– I hope that then it will be less than 15.05.