Biography
Started: He took up handcycling in 2014 at Het Roessingh rehabilitation centre in Enschede, Netherlands. He began competing in 2015. (markmekenkamp.nl, 27 Aug 2023)
Reason: He was a moto racer before he sustained his impairment. He took up handcycling because he likes sports that involve speed. "I tried out several sports that I could still practise despite my severe impairment. I liked handcycling. In between I played [wheelchair] basketball for a while. But I wasn't much into ball sports. I prefer to be responsible myself and not dependent on someone else. And I like sports with speed. Handcycling fits best with this." (markmekenkamp.nl, 27 Aug 2023)
Awards: In 2023 he was named Sportsman of the Year in the municipality of Dinkelland, Netherlands. (dinkelland.nl, 12 Jan 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 3, 1973
Place of ResidenceSAASVELD
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachFloris Goesinnen [national], NED
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road World Championships | ||||
| 1 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 5 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 7 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 11 | H3 Road Race | 2023 | Glasgow, GBR | |
| 17 | H3 Road Race | 2021 | Cascais, POR | |
| 17 | H3 Road Race | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 18 | H3 Road Race | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
| 18 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2017 | Pietermaritzburg, RSA | |
| 24 | H3 Road Race | 2019 | Emmen, NED | |
| 31 | H3 Individual Time Trial | 2018 | Maniago, ITA | |
