Athletic Background

Fleur has been competing at the national level since the age of thirteen, consistently reaching the finals of the Dutch National Championships in the 800 meters (U18) both indoor and outdoor. Her persistence and consistent development have led to several strong results, including a bronze medal in the 800 meters at the Dutch U18 Outdoor Championships in 2025 and a silver medal and the Dutch U18 Indoor Championships in 2026. 

In addition to her success on the track, Fleur is also competitive in cross country, where she achieved a Top 10 national ranking in the U18 category. Her versatility allows her to compete across multiple middle-distance events, including the 400m, 800m, and 1500m, while also maintaining strong performances in cross-country races.

 Fleur’s progression in the 800 meters demonstrates her steady development over the years:

• Age 13 – 2:18.31
• Age 14 – 2:17.44
• Age 15 – 2:13.24
• Age 16 – 2:11.32

This consistent improvement reflects both her dedication to training and her long-term development as a middle-distance runner.

Personal Records (PBs)

• 400m: 58.66
• 600m: 1:36.79
• 800m: 2:11.32
• 1500m: 4:40.84

Strengths

Fleur’s biggest strengths lie in her endurance and race intelligence. With an estimated VO₂ max of 59 ml/kg/min, she has a strong aerobic base that allows her to maintain high intensity throughout races. She is tactically strong and understands how to position herself effectively during competitive races.

She is also known for her mental resilience and consistency, having remained injury-free while maintaining a strong commitment to training. Fleur competes successfully across several distances, from 400 meters to 1500 meters as well as cross country, making her a versatile and adaptable middle-distance athlete.

Areas to Improve

Fleur is currently focused on increasing her weekly training mileage to further develop her aerobic capacity. Additionally, she aims to improve her sprint capacity and finishing speed, which will help her become even more competitive in tactical middle-distance races.