Ok! Here we go, then. Keep in mind that I decided to not translate literally in order to keep what I think is a closer feel to how he actually speaks! Also beware it's a fashion magazine, so some cringy-ness is to be expected
not as bad as it could be, truly!
Javier Fernández:"Nunca hay derrotas, hay momentos de aprendizaje"
Javier Fernández:"There's no such thing as defeats, just moments of learning "
It starts with a brief introduction: he started when he was 6 years old (correct), he emigrated to Canada with 17 (?), and "with 26, he could make history at being the third Spanish sportsman at medalling at the Winter Olympics" (because as a double world medallist from Spain he hasn't made history yet, sighhhhhh). They do recognize his efforts to make the sport more visible in Spain in the next paragraph and proceed to talk about his preparations for Olympics. And then we have the interview itself.
Q.
You've won twice already the World Championships. Don't you feel dizzy?
I wasn't expecting to get this high when I started my career, but it's difficult to express what's going inside your head. It's amazing.
Q.
Did any of those triumphs leave a special cherished memory?
A. Everyone of them has got kind of a special flavor. But it's true that my first European title and my first world title were so large that it really makes you think bigger. It's a reward after years of very hard work.
Q.
The Olympics are getting closer each day. Nervous?
A. I don't face them with anxiety but with enthusiasm. I want to give everything that's expected of me and finally get that medal that escaped us in Sochi 2014.
Q.
What would you say has been key on getting here?
Constancy, hard work, eagerness, ability, effort. It seems like very few words, it seems like it's something simple. It's been hard to gather all this things everyday, but they have been my weapon for fighting each day and each year to get out to the ice and get out the best of me.
Q.
It has been a hard year professionally speaking. Do you feel like you've changed somehow, or do you feel stronger instead, after the defeat?
There's no defeat, just learning moments that make you grow both as a person and as an athlete. They're difficult streaks, but you leave with more enthusiasm than ever.
Q.
What would you say it's the most difficult part of your profession?
The cold! (Laughs)
Q.
Nothing else?
After living alone almost ten years, and far from home, there are many moments where you miss your family, your friends, the Sun, the food, etc. But that's the price to pay for wanting to win in this sport, and for it to become slowly more important in Spain.
Q.
If you weren't a skater you'd be...
I've never considered it. I like soccer, tennis... who knows!
Q.
You define yourself as somebody who is "modest in dressing, and not a lover of flamboyancy", but it's funny how you always surprise everyone with your looks on the ice. Is it yours the costume choices? (? It's not like Javier has outlandish costume choices, but whatever I guess. As I said, this is a fashion magazine, so...)
I've always decided myself my preferences for clothing, but it's true that since I signed with Reebok I've got much more choices, and it's easier to choose a good set of clothes.
Q.
Do you run away from the fashion world, or do you feel somewhat attracted to it?
I like it, I'm not obsessed, but clothes are very important in my sport.
Q.
What's a must-have in your wardrobe?
Jeans, T-Shirt and a blazer Vaqueros, camiseta y americana.
Q.
Confess: How do you usually treat yourself?
In some cologne I like or a watch.
Q.
Do you take care of yourself, or do you run away from creams?
I like to take care of myself if I've got enough time.
Q.
How are your training sessions?
Brief but intense. 3 hours a day.
Q.
What do you do then in your free time?
I rest, I visit my friends and I do sports.
Q.
What kind of sports?
When I'm on Holidays I like playing at the fronton, soccer, snorkel and running.
Q.
What is Summum to Javier Fernández? [the name of the magazine]
A portal with style.
And that's it! I hope we get interviews with more content (maybe from a sports magazine next time!) as we get closer to the Olympics. But I'm glad he's relevant to this kind of magazines as well —seems like his Rebook and LaLiga contracts are doing some good when it comes to outreach!!
