Athletic Background

After recently transferring to a new club, she has been able to increase her weekly training from 5.5 hours to 13.5 hours, giving her more opportunities to reach the next level in her performance. 

Patricia has built an impressive resume across multiple events and distances. 

In 2024–2025, she achieved qualifying times for the Dutch National Championships (ONK) in the 1500m freestyle and for the Dutch Junior Nationals (NJK) in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and 100m butterfly. She also secured qualification for the NK Sprint in both the 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly.

In the previous season, Patricia earned two relay medals at the NK Sprint and received the KNZB Performance Medal for her performance in the 50m freestyle. Internationally, she placed 3rd in the 50m freestyle at a meet in Maastricht (25m pool), underlining her competitive strength in sprint events.

Currently, she is part of the KNZB+ development program and awaiting confirmation for participation in the Olympic Center (OC) program.

Personal Records (PBs)

Freestyle

• 50m: 27.33 (25m) | 28.15 (50m)
• 100m: 59.96 (25m) | 1:03.36 (50m)
• 200m: 2:14.94 (25m) | 2:21.39 (50m)
• 400m: 4:52.80 (25m) | 5:00.55 (50m)
• 800m: 10:40.65 (25m) | 10:32.56 (50m)
• 1500m: 19:57.15 (25m) | 20:28.92 (50m)
• 2000m: 29:08.97 (50m)

Backstroke

• 50m: 34.04 (25m) | 35.50 (50m)
• 100m: 1:16.47 (25m) | 1:22.40 (50m)
• 200m: 2:48.98 (25m)

Breaststroke

• 50m: 39.16 (25m)
• 100m: 1:31.67 (25m)
• 200m: 3:29.13 (25m)

Butterfly

• 50m: 31.87 (25m) | 31.68 (50m)
• 100m: 1:13.44 (25m) | 1:12.69 (50m)
• 200m: 2:53.34 (25m) | 3:03.96 (50m)

Individual Medley

• 100m IM: 1:15.38 (25m)
• 200m IM: 2:41.12 (25m) | 2:55.94 (50m)
• 400m IM: 6:01.66 (50m)

Relay Split Times (25m pool)

• 50m Free: 27.09

Strengths

One of Patricia’s standout qualities is her ability to excel in both short sprint events and long-distance races. She is known for her mental toughness and race mindset, performing at her best even during high-pressure competitions. Patricia thrives in team settings and often swims either the lead-off or anchor leg in relays.

Goals

Patricia is currently focused on improving her starts. Additionally, she is consistently working on refining her stroke technique, investing time into drills and feedback to maximize efficiency across all strokes.

Patricia is eager to continue improving as a swimmer and take on new challenges in a collegiate environment. She looks forward to working with experienced coaches, gaining new insights, and growing both athletically and personally. Her goals include building meaningful friendships, earning her college degree, and possibly exploring a future in the United States beyond college sports.

Additional Information

In addition to swimming, Patricia is also a certified diver, professionally trained to dive to depths of up to 18 meters—demonstrating both her comfort in the water and her adventurous spirit.