Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Leiden, NED |
| Higher education |
Law - Leiden University: Netherlands |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
Her mother was experienced in dressage and introduced her to equestrian sport. |
| Name of coach |
Martin Lips [national], NED |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Student |
| Languages |
Dutch, English |
General Interest |
| Injuries |
She was involved a serious fall in September 2014, which led to her experiencing headaches, dizziness and nausea. She attempted to continue riding but in May 2015, she took a break from competition with the intention of returning in January 2016. (horses.nl, 04 Nov 2015)
She suffered whiplash and a concussion after falling off her horse in October 2012. (dehoefslag.nl, 19 Jan 2013) |
| Famous relatives |
Her father Wolter was a reserve for the Dutch modern pentathlon team at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. Her mother Helene Aubert represented the Netherlands in dressage. (Facebook page, 02 Feb 2016; elainepen.nl, 01 Feb 2014) |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She first rode with her mother as a baby. She entered her first eventing competition at age 10. |
Last Update |
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03 Feb 2016 |
General Interest |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Competing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, and winning the 2012 Dutch Championships in Boekelo. (elainepen.nl, 01 Feb 2014) |
| Awards and honours |
She was named the 2011 Rabo Talent of the Year in the Netherlands. (zie.nl, 12 Jan 2012) |
