In competition since: 8 years old
On the World Cup circuit since: 2004/2005
With Rossignol since: 1998
Disciplines practised: Super G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, Combined
Ski Club: UHSK Umeå
Serviceman: Lojze Debelak
Parents: Elisabeth & Tom Pietilä
Brothers & Sisters: Johan, Jenny
Partner: Hans Olsson, Alpine skier.
Family on the white circuit? My brother & my boyfriend!
Maria seen by Frida Hansdotter…
Maria in 3 words?
Ambitious, helpful and kind.
Her main qualities in ski racing and main qualities on a mental aspect?
She is a really good technical skier.
Her place in the team?
We are a good team and having fun together.
A particular memory with her?
I remember Maria on my first Europa cup in Spindleruv Mlyn, we were sitting in this old cheer lift. A little bit nervous but laughing and having fun together.
Maria seen by Jessica Lindell Vikarby…
Maria in 3 words?
Considerate, ambitious, kind hearted
Her main qualities in ski racing and main qualities on a mental aspect?
She is one of the most technical skiers on the tour and a really good feeling for the snow.
Her place in the team?
She cares for everyone in the team and sees so that everyone is in the group. She has good opinions about our training and planning.
A particular memory with her?
We raced our first world cup together in Sölden 2002 that were happy and exciting times and one thing I never will forget is the earthquake on 7.4 on the Richter scale we experienced in New Zealand this year in September then we held our hands cause we shared the same bed.
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