Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics at age 12 in Delft, Netherlands. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019)
Reason: When he was younger he played football before switching to Para athletics. He was then invited to an event at the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he was scouted for the Dutch Paralympic talent team. "I enjoyed it more than football and people told me I was quite good at it." (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019; stgs.nl, 01 Dec 2017)
Awards: He was flag bearer for the Netherlands at the opening ceremony of the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany. (IPC, 20 Aug 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 28, 2003
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenDutch, English
CoachGuido Bonsen [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 400m - T62 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 47.95 |
| 9 | 100m - T64 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.29 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 400m - T62 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 50.79 |
| 3 | 400m - T62 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 48.16 |
| 3 | 400m - T62 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 48.76 |
| 6 | 100m - T64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.26 |
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