In this article we tell you more about student-athlete Adriaan Coppelmans. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Adriaan tells more about himself.

Sports: Men’s Swimming
Entry semester: Fall 2027

This is Adriaan Coppelmans, a 16-year-old swimmer from the Netherlands, living in Woubrugge. Adriaan moved to Sint Maarten when he was eight years old where he also started swimming. When he joined the club in the village where he lived and was introduced to competitive swimming, Adriaan swam all distances. Even he swam short triathlons and open water races. When they moved back to the Netherlands in 2021, the first thing Adriaan did was to approach a swim team coach.

What makes Adriaan special as a person is that he is always cheerful and energetic. He also makes sure to do everything he can to achieve his dreams.

What really sets Adriaan apart as an athlete is that he always works hard and radiates positive energy. With these traits, he is a good athlete, and can only get better.

In the future, Adriaan hopes to get better as a swimmer in America so he can compete on the highest possible stage, the Olympics. He also believes it is important to live a healthy and active life. Adriaan will bring a strong mentality and good energy as qualities to his future team. He will also do everything he can to score points for his team. Adriaan will go all out in America and he is sure that it will be an unforgettable experience.

” My dream is to be able to compete at the highest level, the Olympics. “

Adriaan Coppelmans

Would you like to see more of Adriaan? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.