Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair basketball at age 12 at ISV Hengelo in the Netherlands. (Athlete, 18 Jul 2016)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Lucie Houwen has represented the Netherlands in wheelchair basketball, and was part of the Dutch teams that won bronze at the Paralympic Games in 2012 and 2016. (eenvandaag.avrotros.nl, 07 Sep 2016; SportsDeskOnline, 24 Apr 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 6, 1992
OccupationAthlete
EducationPhysiotherapy - Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede, NED
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachMathew Foden [club]; 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 | |
| 15 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
| 3 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
