Athletic Background
Noa has already competed at the Dutch Outdoor National Championships (NK Outdoor), participating in both 2023 and 2025, showing that her hard work and commitment are starting to pay off. She also competed at the Dutch Indoor Nationals (NK Indoor) in 2025 and gained international experience by racing in Dortmund, Germany—an important milestone in her young career.

Since 2023, Noa has also competed in the Eerste Divisie (First Division) at senior level, one of the highest competition levels in the Netherlands. She has now been part of her club’s Eerste Divisie team for three consecutive seasons, steadily gaining confidence and competitive experience.

In addition to sprinting, Noa is returning to her earlier passion: hurdling. This reintroduction to hurdles adds a new dimension to her training and opens up fresh opportunities for growth and performance.

Noa has also taken part in two international training camps—one in Germany and one in Milan—broadening her perspective and gaining valuable experience in different high-performance environments. Outside of her own training, she has been coaching young athletes for six years, reflecting her deep involvement in the sport and her ability to inspire the next generation.

Personal Records (PBs)

• 60m: 8.55
• 100m: 13.63
• 200m: 28.04

Strengths
Noa is highly motivated and goal-oriented. When she sets her sights on improvement, she fully commits to the process. This determination allows her to steadily make progress in training and competition. She’s also a supportive teammate, though she is learning to assert herself more clearly in group dynamics and decisions. Her long-term commitment to coaching younger athletes further highlights her leadership, dedication, and versatility within the sport.

Areas to Improve
One of Noa’s main focus points is improving her sprint start, particularly the push-off from her rear leg. By targeting this technical aspect, she hopes to significantly reduce her race times. She’s also working on developing the confidence to make decisions that align more closely with her own goals and needs.

Athletic Goals
Noa is driven by a desire to grow, both as an athlete and a person. Her primary goal is to become a faster and more technically skilled sprinter, supported by knowledgeable coaches and a strong training environment. With her return to hurdling, she also looks forward to expanding her capabilities on the track and exploring new competitive opportunities.