Mimmi Kotka

Conquering mountains both mentally and physically, Trail Runner Mimmi Kotka has overcome some big barriers while out racing.

Nature and the outdoors have always spoken to Mimmi; Skiing, Hiking and Freediving have all been adventures she lived for whilst growing up. Running seemed a natural opportunity to celebrate being in nature and really found a focus in 2014 when she started to train for her first Ultra-trail race. The long-distance races called to Mimmi, loving both the brutal and equally beautiful experiences that it brings. Mimmi’s drive to race expands from her curiosity to challenge herself, both physically and mentally to push boundaries to achieve great results. Winning her first big international competition in 2016 the CCC, since then she’s continued to compete in some gruelling races worldwide. Still, she believes the most challenging mountains to conquer have been the ones within.