Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 15 in 2010 in Hardenberg, Netherlands. (Athlete, 07 Jul 2016)
Reason: "Because Perthes' [disease, his impairment] became a real problem for me, which meant that I had to play a wheelchair-based sport." (Athlete, 07 Jul 2016; rollt-magazin.de, 29 Jul 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 22, 1994
Place of ResidenceARNHEM
EducationSport Studies - HAN University of Applied Sciences, Arnhem, NED
Languages SpokenDutch, English
CoachMichael Paye [club], USA; Cees van Rootselaar [national], NED
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Men | 2022 | Dubai, UAE | |
| 10 | Men | 2018 | Hamburg, GER | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
| 3 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
