“Go out and try different things. Be the newbie” - interview with the face of Danish outdoor life, Laura Petri

“Go out and try different things. Be the newbie” – interview with the face of Danish outdoor life, Laura Petri

Born in Denmark and raised abroad as an international, Laura Petri is one of the most well-known personalities in outdoor sports in Denmark. It all started during Covid, with a marathon and the decision to leave her job in pharma behind

Laura Petri. Photo: Kasper Hjorth

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