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.
Inside the Japanese design lab revolutionizing and democratizing prosthetics CNBC visits Tokyo-based running prosthetics company, Xiborg, and meets Dutch Paralympic medalist, Kimberly Alkemade, who credits the organization with supporting her success. Bekijk "On The...
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...