Biography
Started: He began the sport at age 10 in 2010 in Beetsterzwaag, Netherlands. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (rtvdrenthe.nl, 19 Apr 2024; LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2024)
Awards: He was named the 2013 Sports Talent of the Year in Westerveld, Netherlands. (rtvdrenthe.nl, 15 Jan 2014)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 31, 2000
Place of ResidenceHAVELTE
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Marketing - Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Enschede, NED
Languages SpokenDutch, English, German
CoachJanet Zeltinger [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 | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men | 2021 | Madrid, ESP | |
| 3 | Men | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
