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.
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...
This is insanity!On my home track nonetheless! I beat the world record set by Marlène van Gansewinkel in Berlin 2018 by completing the 200 meter in 26,02 second. There was hardly any wind, 0,1 m/s and I was in lane 2! What a season opener!...
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!
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.
Tomorrow, I will be participating in a 60-meter indoor race in France! The location is Stadium Jean-Pellez in Aubière. The address is 44 Rue Pasteur, 63170 Aubière, France – if you're in the area, come by! I've been here since Thursday, and I must honestly say that it...
It's time to reflect on an intense and inspiring year. 2023 was a year of change, growth, and unexpected adventures for me. This has also been the year that lays the foundation for, hopefully, success in 2024. 🏃🏻♀️ Sprinting Through Challenges The year began with a...
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...
https://youtu.be/7zMW736zYKs Monday evening starting at 18:20