Running and strength training have been the common thread throughout my life from a young age. After spending many years focusing on the 800m and 1500m, I changed direction in 2017 and discovered CrossFit. What started as a way to relax quickly evolved into competing, driven by my competitive nature.
The real turning point came in 2022, when my father took part in Hyrox Amsterdam and I could not stay on the sidelines. The unique combination of strength and endurance seemed perfectly suited to me. Despite a tough first race, where I paid the price for having done very little running training over the previous four years, I was immediately hooked. Together with my sister, I qualified for the World Championships in our very first race together, where we finished 9th in the U29 category.
Determined to reach the top, we completely shifted our focus to Hyrox. As I gradually rebuilt my running fitness, everything started to fall into place: just one year later, we became world champions.
In a sport that is becoming increasingly professional, we continue to raise the bar. The ultimate goal is the Elite 15, the exclusive field of the fifteen best athletes and teams in the world. The fact that we not only reached that level, but also finished in 5th place at the 2025 World Championships in Chicago, was the reward for all our hard work.
Alongside my sporting career, I work as an engineer at Ziekenhuis Aan de Stroom (ZAS) within the Crisis, Risk, Compliance & Ethics team. Combining a full-time job with training at the highest level is a challenging puzzle, and I am constantly searching for the perfect balance.
My disciplines
Hyrox
Which club or organization are you affiliated with?
CrossFit Antwerpen
Number of hours’ training per week
14h
My greatest sporting achievements
- World Champion in the Hyrox Pro Doubles U29 category in 2024
- 5th place in the Hyrox Elite 15 Pro Doubles at the 2025 World Championships
Why are you happy to have become an Etixx ambassador?
As an engineer, I have been trained to rely on data, facts and scientific evidence. That is exactly why I am so proud to be an Etixx ambassador. The products are carefully optimised, science-based, and developed by and for athletes.
As a Hyrox Elite 15 athlete, every percentage point matters. With the pure supplements from Etixx, I know I can trust the fuel I put into my body.
I also truly value working with a Belgian brand and, through this partnership, connecting with other Benelux athletes who share the same passion for sport.
