Erika Lindgren

Sweden

Occupation	Athlete
Languages	Dutch, English, Norwegian, Swedish
Residence	Eskilstuna, SWE

Sport Specific Information

Club / Team

Eskilstuna IK: Sweden

General Interest

Injuries

In 2014 she broke her ankle during a school sports lesson and was out of action for six months. (Athlete, 03 Nov 2018)

Sport Specific Information

Reason for choosing this sport	"I started with long track in 2006. Then I got to try out short track at a camp a few years later and started doing that instead."
When and where did you begin this sport?	She took up short track in 2009 in Mora, Sweden.

General Interest

Sporting philosophy / motto

"Have fun and go fast." (Athlete, 08 Nov 2017)

Social Media

General Interest

Memorable sporting achievement	Placing sixth in the 1000m at the 2018 World Junior Championships in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland. (Athlete, 03 Nov 2018)
Ambitions	To compete at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. (isu.org, 18 Aug 2021)
Other sports	She has competed in speed skating at elite level. (expressen.se, 23 Feb 2021)
Other information	MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES Since the 2018 World Junior Championships where she finished in 13th place overall she has been affected by mental health issues. "Those junior worlds went really well, and I felt very good, but shortly after that, I started having mental health issues. I was ill with an eating disorder and depression. I took a break, and for a while I was training long track with a Swedish group. That was fine but it's not my style, really. I like the speed and excitement of short track. Then we had the whole coronavirus. I am feeling better now, and I'm back living at home and training. I'm not sure if I'll be ready for Beijing 2022 [Olympic Winter Games], but it could happen. I would definitely like to get back into racing regularly and get to Milan-Cortina 2026 [Olympic Winter Games]. I want to get back to racing at my best." (isu.org, 18 Aug 2021)

Championships results	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
Championships results
	2017/2018	World Junior Championships	Overall	13
	2018/2019	World Junior Championships	500m	17
	2016/2017	European Championships	1500m	21
	2016/2017	European Championships	500m	30
	2016/2017	European Championships	Overall	30
	2016/2017	European Championships	1000m	32
	2018/2019	World Junior Championships	1000m	32
	2016/2017	World Championships	1500m	34
	2016/2017	World Championships	500m	37
	2016/2017	World Championships	1000m	40
	2016/2017	World Championships	Overall	40
	2016/2017	World Junior Championships	Overall	68

World Cups	Year	Competition	Event	Rank
World Cups
	2018/2019	Salt Lake City, UT	500m	12
	2018/2019	Salt Lake City, UT	1000m	12
	2018/2019	Calgary, AB	500m	25
	2016/2017	Dresden	500m	33
	2018/2019	World Cup Classification	500m	36
	2017/2018	Shanghai	500m	36
	2018/2019	Calgary, AB	1500m	39
	2017/2018	World Cup Classification	500m	43
	2018/2019	World Cup Classification	1000m	44
	2017/2018	Shanghai	1500m	47
	2017/2018	World Cup Classification	1000m	58
	2017/2018	Shanghai	1000m	57
	2017/2018	World Cup Classification	1500m	73
	2018/2019	World Cup Classification	1500m	92
	2016/2017	World Cup Classification	500m	95
	2016/2017	World Cup Classification	1500m	107