Andreas Thorkildsen is looking forward to the ETCH

- What do you think about the new ETCH-rules for the field events?
- I consider them as quite ok for me as long as all throws are counting in the competition.

- What is your experience with Fana stadium?
- Fana is a good arena for javelin as long as we are throwing from the right side and yes, it could be perfect conditions there.
(comments: Andreas set a world junior javelin record of 83,87m at Fana stadium in June 2001)

- How important is the ETCH for you this upcoming season compared with other events that you are prioritizing?
- I don't rank the ETCH above Bislett Games and World Championships, but as any competition where I am wearing a start number.

- How are your training preparations going on?
- I am very pleased with the training so far and I hope that this will continue in the same manner until the season is starting.

- Who do you consider as your main competitors in 2009?
- Pitkämäki and Järvenpää, and then I am expecting some new challengers coming up and I am looking forward to see who that will be this season.

Updated: 15.03.09