POTKONEN Mira Marjut Johanna

Olympic qualifying results
She qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo through her world ranking. (pledgetimes.com, 15 Jul 2021)

General
BOXING AS A MOTHER
She began boxing after the birth of her second daughter, and initially got involved in the sport as a hobby. "After I became a mother, I was trying my hand at different sports as a fitness regime and boxing was one of them. I took it up seriously on the advice of my coach but competing was still far from my mind. Having two kids was very difficult. I had to look for a babysitter each time I had to go to training. It got easier and easier as they grew up. When I started boxing, the age limit for boxers was 34, which was then changed to 40, and it gave lot of women a chance." (hindustantimes.com, 16 Nov 2018)

SUCCESS IN RIO
She was the only Finnish athlete to win a medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after claiming bronze in the women's lightweight division. "Yes, life has changed after winning the Olympic medal. People recognise me when I go around somewhere. It's amazing for the whole nation. I lived in an apartment with my family. After winning the medal, I got a piece of land in my hometown and built a home there." (hindustantimes.com, 16 Nov 2018)