Athletic Background

Steven started swimming at a young age with Triton, a small-town club where he trained for six years and built a solid technical foundation. His ambition to progress led him to join De Otters Het Gooi in Bussum, where he qualified for his first Dutch National Championships.

Not satisfied yet and eager to keep improving, Steven made a mid-season move to De Dolfijn, one of the country’s strongest programs. The change paid off. He competed at his second National Championships, achieving a 5th place finish in the 800m freestyle. Since then, he has continued to train and compete at the highest domestic level, always looking for new ways to push his limits and perform at his best.

Personal Records (PRs)

Freestyle
•⁠ ⁠50m: 26.48 (SCM) / 27.48 (LCM)
•⁠ ⁠100m: 55.88 (SCM) / 57.81 (LCM)
•⁠ ⁠200m: 2:00.22 (SCM) / 2:04.84 (LCM)
•⁠ ⁠400m: 4:17.06 (SCM) / 4:28.26 (LCM)
•⁠ ⁠800m: 9:14.86 (LCM)
•⁠ ⁠1500m: 17:51.93 (LCM)

Backstroke
•⁠ ⁠100m: 1:04.66 (SCM) / 1:09.60 (LCM)

Butterfly
•⁠ ⁠100m: 1:05.56 (SCM) / 1:07.75 (LCM)

Individual Medley
•⁠ ⁠400m IM: 4.56.54 (SCM) / 5:09.15 (LCM)

Strengths

Steven’s main strengths lie in distance freestyle, where he combines endurance, even pacing, and a strong finish to produce consistent results. He’s known for his discipline, focus, and determination during training and competition. Steven is also praised for his ability to maintain composure and performance under pressure, and for always seeking ways to refine his technique and race strategy.

Areas to Improve

To become a more complete swimmer, Steven is working on improving his breaststroke technique and efficiency. By doing so, he aims to enhance his individual medley performance and overall versatility. Additionally, he’s focusing on developing more power in his opening splits, giving him a stronger start in his longer races.

Athletic Goals

Steven’s main goal is to maximize his potential in the sport and compete at the European Championships in the future. He wants to challenge himself in an international environment, grow as a student-athlete, and represent his college team at the highest level possible. His long-term ambition is to push his personal limits and become the best version of himself, both in and out of the pool.