I believe you don’t have to choose between career and passion. That is why I’m chasing both: a role in finance and a future in professional triathlon. From 2025 onwards, I am racing as a PRO – the result of years of determination and discipline that ultimate made me qualify for my PRO license. Join me as I push the boundaries of what is possible in both my job in finance as my life as a professional athlete.
On 12 September, a big dream came true: I claimed my first professional victory at Challenge Almere-Amsterdam in 08:42:07. That performance also earned me the Dutch and European Long Distance Championship titles. It means so much to me and reflects the many hours of hard work behind it.
Earning my PRO licence in 2024 was a milestone in a journey built on discipline and determination. I made my professional debut in 2025, and this first victory has given me even more motivation to pursue what comes next.
Alongside triathlon, I work as a finance professional. I reduced my working hours to give my sporting ambitions a real chance while continuing to build my career. Balancing both takes commitment, and I’m proud to pursue them together.
My next goal is to qualify for the Ironman World Championship in Kona. Starting there as a professional would be a dream come true.
My journey began with an untrained marathon in 3:09, and quickly progressed to winning multiple IRONMAN races, including becoming the IRONMAN Age Group World Champion (25–29) in 2021. In 2024, racing in a pro field in France confirmed what I felt: I belong here.
I believe in balance, big goals, and showing what’s possible when you fully commit. Whether in sport or career. I’ve always given 100%, completing two master’s degrees while working and training 15–20 hours a week. Sport has shaped who I am, but it’s not all I am. Through Social Media, mentoring, and speaking, I hope to inspire others to chase their own goals no matter how ambitious. Sport has the power to transform lives, and I’m here to lead by example.
