Feb 15, 2021 | 2021, Updates & Development
Joep and I have produced a good winter training period, even though the current method was nothing like I’ve been used to these last few years. Because of this change in approach, I did not have a great feeling about my progress so far, until the training-camp in...
Jan 13, 2021 | In the Media
Today the episode of Flame Bearers in which I tell my story went live and I think it came out very well. Not only will you hear me. But also my trainer, Keith Antoine, on what is necessary to perform at a top level. And you will hear Ken Endo, CEO of Xiborg, on...
Nov 25, 2020 | 2020, Equipment, Updates & Development
I’ve already run with it at the ONK Para Athletics, but I was not allowed to make it public at that time. That changes now: “My new blade is a Xiborg V.” And, Xiborg is also a new partner for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Xiborg...
Sep 28, 2020 | 2020, Updates & Development
Later than expected, the party called ONK Para Athletics. This time it took place in Tilburg at AV Attila instead of at Eindhoven Atletiek. To be honest, I did not feel any pressure to perform. I thought 2020 was partly a disappointing year and I’m sure...
Sep 11, 2020 | 2020, Updates & Development
For some athletes, the Coronavirus pandemic was a convenient crisis. For others, less so. Every athlete deals with the situation in their own way. One person might merely sustain their level of fitness, another might focus on achieving peak performance. For myself,...
