Biography
Started: She began Para cycling in 2019. (nd.nl, 26 Oct 2019)
Reason: She switched from Para swimming to Para cycling. (nd.nl, 26 Oct 2019)
Milestones: She became the first Para cyclist representing the Netherlands to win gold in the T1 category at the world championships by claiming victory in the women's T1 time trial at the 2022 edition of the tournament in Baie-Comeau, QC, Canada. (SportsDeskOnline, 18 Dec 2023; stadnijkerk.nl, 17 Aug 2022)
Awards: In July 2023 she underwent surgery on a pinched vein in her groin. (nijkerk.nieuws.nl, 13 Aug 2023; knwu.nl, 25 Jul 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 23, 1987
Place of ResidenceNIJKERK
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachFloris Goesinnen [national], NED
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women's T1 - Road Race | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
| 1 | Women's T1 - Time Trial | 2022 | Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN | |
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