| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Born | 15 September 1992 |
| Height | 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Event | Eight |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | Tokyo 2020 M8+ |
Medal record | |
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He won a medal at the 2019 World Rowing Championships. [1]
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