Annika Urvikko is a former Olympic-level artistic gymnast and a passionate advocate for sport, education and community. She currently works as a pedagogical expert for the City of Tampere, where her work focuses on the planning and implementation of extensive educational projects promoting physical activity. Annika competed as a member of the Finnish women’s national gymnastics team and represented Finland at the London Olympics in 2012 - as the first Finnish Olympic gymnast in over 50 years. She has also won the most Finnish national championships in women’s artistic gymnastics, making her one of the most significant athletes in the sport in Finland.
Annika holds a master’s degree in Sport and Health Sciences from the University of Jyväskylä and is a former member of the Athletes’ Committee of the Finnish Gymnastics Federation.
"I have always had a passion for helping others, and sport not only opened multiple opportunities for development but also built the person that I am today. I want to give back to the world of sport. Education is a key component of athlete performance, and I have always believed that access to information plays an important role in the fight against doping. Being able to contribute to ITA’s education program allows me to help bridge the gap and provide athletes and entourage members with the opportunity and access to education."
