Mia Risa Gomez Talks New Programs, First Challenger Win and Season Goals

Mia Risa Gomez couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. The Norwegian skater captured her first Challenger Series victory, a result she admits came as a surprise—and an important confidence boost as she looks ahead to the rest of the season.

In this interview, Gomez talks about her exciting start to the figure skating season, her programs, goals, and how she has grown as a skater.

Other topics include:

• What motivated her to use Moulin Rouge! for the Free skate
• The new technical element she added this season
• How she has improved over the past few years as a skater
• What she loves the most about skating
• Goals for Europeans and Worlds
• What choreographer and music she would like to work with in the future
• Her next events

And there’s another interesting part of her story! Gomez was born in Mexico City and is half Norwegian and half Mexican. She talks about her family background and the support she receives from both Norwegian and Mexican fans.

She will be competing at two more Challenger Series—Budapest Trophy and Tallinn Trophy.