Sjoukje van den Boom

Triathlon

I used to be an elite triathlete. Raced many international races and loved to train very hard. In 2022 I got injured and we still can’t find the cure for my several bone fractures that appear every time i try to run. Even though I still can’t race, I keep trainning hard every day so that I can come back the day we find the origin of my health problem. I love my sport and I know I’ll make it somehow!

Marathon

I am Simon Debognies, a professional distance runner with the Ministry of Defence and the Runners' Lab Athletics Team. I am currently specialising in the 5000 metres and the 10000 metres. In the longer term, I want to make the step to the marathon. The running bug has been with me since I was a child, and I caught it during my first school cross-country run in the park at the end of my street. Immediately afterwards, I joined the local athletics club and the starting shot was fired for a career as an athlete. Many worn-out running shoes later, I have Belgian and European medals in my pocket, as well as experience at international championships. Now, with a lot of passion and ambition, I am working towards my next goals.

Cycling

I cycle on the road and in the field. I am both playful and ambitious during my training and races.