Stijn van der Hoorn

CrossFit, weightlifting and bobsleigh

I am 24 years old and just graduated as a master in LO & Movement Sciences. I grew up in a gym and did competitive gymnastics until I was 18 years old. Then I made the switch to CrossFit and since a year also weightlifting. I live for sport, also academically and really any sport can fascinate me. I have big ambitions for the future and I am determined to achieve them one by one.

Gravel Cycling

I believe in consistancy in your work, and that's what rules myself as a person. Doing a little every day and not giving up seems very simple but sometimes holding onto that is already a lot, specially when things aren't looking well. However, I believe in sport as a passion, and visualize cycling as something that has to bring you joy regardless of the results. That's the key to keep pushing.

Running, mountain biking, fitness and swimming

Over the past eight years, I have learned a lot from my experiences with running, both what works and what doesn’t. These experiences have allowed me to listen to my body. Due to my PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), sports have become an important outlet for me. At the same time, I try to help as many people as possible by giving them advice, so that they can also benefit from what I have learned.