Demi Haerkens

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Demi Haerkens
Personal information
Born (1998-05-30) 30 May 1998 (age 26)
Sport
CountryFlag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Sport Para-equestrian
Medal record
Para-equestrian
Representing Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Paris Ind. championship test grade IV
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2024 Paris Ind. freestyle test grade IV
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2024 Paris Team

Demi Haerkens (born 30 May 1998) is a Dutch para-equestrian. [1] [2] She competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the individual championship test grade IV. [3] [4]

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References

  1. "Demi Haerkens: 'Every day I sit there with a smile'". Jumping Amsterdam.
  2. Tange, Stinna. "Demi Haerkens Makes Golden Comeback at the FEI Para Dressage European Championship 2023 – Grade IV". HorsesDaily.com.
  3. "Haerkens Demi". Paris 2024 Paralympics .
  4. "Individual Event - Grade IV Medallists" (PDF). Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved 4 September 2024.