|
| Occupation |
Student |
| Languages |
Dutch, English |
| Higher education |
Physiotherapy - Hogeschool: Utrecht, NED |
|
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
She first played hockey at age seven in Vljmen, Netherlands. |
| Why this sport? |
Her parents played hockey. |
| Club / Team |
Stichtsche Cricket and Hockey Club [SCHC]: Bilthoven, NED |
| Name of coach |
Janneke Schopman [club], Max Caldas [national] |
| Preferred position / style / stance / technique |
Forward |
| Handedness |
Right |
|
| Year |
2008 |
| Country |
Netherlands |
| Location |
Germany |
|
| Nicknames |
Plankie (Athlete, 30 Jul 2009) |
| Hobbies |
Spending time with her friends. (Athlete, 30 Jul 2009) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Making it to the final at the 2010 World Cup in Rosario, Argentina. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
| Most influential person in career |
Her parents, sister and brother. (Athlete, 30 Jul 2009) |
| Hero / Idol |
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal. (Athlete, 25 Jun 2011) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Always enjoy." (Athlete, 30 Jul 2009) |
| Famous relatives |
Her younger sister Daniek has also played for the Dutch hockey team. (hockey.nl, 06 Aug 2009) |
| Ambitions |
To compete at the Olympic Games. (Athlete, 30 Jul 2009) |
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