Nicknames |
Nadia [after Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci because he used to fall off his horse and the way he fell meant he looked like her]. (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Competing at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, and finishing sixth at the 2010 World Equestrian Games [WEG] in Lexington, KY, United States. (paralympic.org, 23 Oct 2013) |
Most influential person in career |
His coaches. (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
Hero / Idol |
Dutch dressage rider Anky van Grunsven. (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Always keep calm." (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
Awards and honours |
He was awarded a special jury prize for professionalism, sportsmanship and positive attitude at the 2014 World Equestrian Games [WEG] in Normandy, France. (equestrianil.com, 24 Oct 2014) |
Impairment |
He was born with hemiparesis on the right side of his body. (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |
Other information |
DUTCH TIME
He has spent time training in the Netherlands and has learned to speak Dutch. (Athlete, 08 Aug 2012) |