Kimberly Alkemade
T64 Para-Athlete 100 & 200 meter sprint
I am
Kimberly Alkemade
Paralympic Athlete, active in the 100- and 200-meter sprint in the class T64.
At the age of 8, I lost my left lower leg due to a bus accident. This ultimately led me to decide to run with a sports prosthesis at the age of 27 and participate in my first World Sprint Championships at 29.
Now at the age of 34, I am preparing for my second Paralympic Games.
Here I tell you about my life as an athlete.
Latest Podcast (in Dutch)
Oops I did it again, the 100m T64 World Record is Mine
Ten weeks before the start of the Paralympic Games in Paris, I reached a huge milestone. During the Grand Prix competition in Nottwil, Switzerland, I broke the world record for the T64-class 100 meters with a time of 12.46 seconds, improving the old world record by...
I SET A NEW PARALYMPIC WORLD RECORD ON 200 METERS! 🏃🏻♀️
The TL;DR of my winter training period and 60m indoor season: The puzzle is finally complete! 🧩
This winter, I switched gears and focused on building a rock-solid foundation instead of chasing indoor competition results. But that didn’t stop me from crushing races in France and the Netherlands! I even shaved precious tenths off my time with a new starting technique. Best of all, I set a scorching personal best at the Dutch National Championships on my late mother’s birthday. Now, I’m brimming with confidence for an epic outdoor season with my sights set on the podium. Want to know what’s next? Read on for all the juicy details!
Live🔴: X-Athletics Meeting Combined Events, Aubière France
From 12:45 onwards, the men's 60-meter sprints of X-Athletics will begin, and the women are expected to start around 13:15. So, to ensure you can watch Kimberly live be ready around 13:00.
2023: My Journey of Challenges, Triumph, and Outlook Towards Paris 2024
The Day Is Here: my World Championships Para Athletics Begin
It's nearly time. I've finally arrived after months of toil, sweat, and perseverance. Tomorrow, I'll be running the first race of the World Championships. It's more than just a race; it's the first time I'm running in front of a real, tangible audience after such a...