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Meet the Translator of "Confident Orienteering" in Danish


Meet the Translator of "Confident Orienteering" in Danish 

I asked Michael, who translated "Confident Orienteering Book 1:Fundamentals" into Danish, to tell the readers a little about himself.

Michael:

"Personal Information:


  • Orienteering Experience:
  • Running Experience: Participating in orienteering for about 15 years
  • Club Membership: Member of Ballerup Orienteering Club
  • Competition Participation: Enjoys orienteering competitions in Eastern Denmark and participates in night orienteering, forest orienteering, and sprints

Activities and Contributions:

  • Book Translation: Recently completed the translation of Confident Orienteering in collaboration with the author, Aleksandr Alekseyonok
  • Game Development: With a background as a software engineer, developed a 3D orienteering game (currently on hold but functional)
  • Headcam Videos: Passionate about headcam videos from orienteering events and developed a program to integrate GPS tracks into these videos
    • Collaboration: Works closely with Ernst Poulsen from Amager OK on headcam videos and the related program
  • Introductory Material: Created introductory guides to orienteering available on the Ballerup Orienteering Club’s website
  • Webmaster: Former webmaster for Ballerup Orienteering Club’s website, among others
  • Map Making and Course Planning: Active as a map maker and course planner; administers a Facebook group about course planning and a Facebook page about orienteering

Portfolio and Resources:

  • Website: On my website wobelix.dk, various materials and programs related to orienteering can be downloaded

I hope this summary provides a good overview of my activities and contributions within the field of orienteering."

Full information about the Confident Orienteering Book 1 Fundamentals in Danish is here 

You can purchase the Danish version of the book here 

Original English vertion is here


Aleksandr Alekseyonok, July 6, 2024. 


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