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! World Para Athletics Champs...
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...
Monday evening starting at 18:20
This Thursday at 19:35 This thursday night, if all goes well I will compete in the final for the 100 meter sprint during the World Championship Para Athletics in Paris. Please cheer for me where ever you are!
