HobbiesAll sports but especially running, biking, swimming and rowing. Furthermore I like writing and being creative. And I love to cook!
Amusing Sporting EpisodeWhen I was little I had to wear a lifejacket before going somewhere, as I had the habit of jumping in the water not knowing how to swim. A true love for water...
Sporting Injuries From the begin of November 2007 until April 2008 it affected my strength but recently I recoverd fully. When my illness developed I even had to stop the SIR Regatta in 2007 after two days of sailing and was not able to compete in Sail Melbourne and Sail Auckland.
SuperstitionsPlenty! Of course they are secret ;)
Best Sporting AchievementVictories at Holland Regatta and the European Championship in the Laser Radial in 2006 are engraved in my heart for personal reasons. All of 2007 has been a dream come true which was topped of with a nomination for the ISAF Rolex Worls Sailor of the Year 2007.
Sporting Relatives
Why This SportSailing is like playing chess on the water. It`s not sufficient do have the right equipment, a good physique and perfect boathandling. You need to be smart, stay concetrated and make good desicions at the most difficult moments.
Most Influential Person In CareerMy mother for giving me the oportunity to live this life, standing by my side and supporting me 110% in my olympic campaign. And of course, my coach Wil van Bladel, his experience, his never-ending love for sailing and the way he teaches me how to become a better sailor
Most Admired Person
AmbitionsWinning the gold medal at the 2008 Olympic Games.
AwardsNominated ISAF Rolex World Sailor of the Year 2007, Finalist in the election of Belgian Sportswoman 2007, 2nd at the Flemisch Sport Trophee in 2006, 2007 - Belgian Sailing Woman of the Year 2007, 2006, 2005
Non Sailing Achievement
