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Nikki Janssen – Women’s Diving

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

Sports: Women’s Diving
Entry semester: Fall 2025

This is Nikki Janssen, a 19-year-old diver from Breda. She started the sport at the age of seven. Her mother enrolled her and her twin sister in clean jump lessons simply because she loved being in the water. From the first moment she fell in love with the sport and never stopped.

What makes Nikki special as a person is her discipline and dedication. She works extremely hard and always stays focused on her goals. At the same time, she values balance in her life, which helps her stay sharp both physically and mentally. In her free time, she enjoys fun times with friends, and she is always ready to help and support others.

As an athlete, Nikki stands out for her perseverance and eager to learn. She never gives up and always keeps looking for ways to improve herself. After every race, she analyzes her performance to learn from it and come back stronger.

In America, Nikki wants to reach her full potential, both athletically and academically. She wants to continue to challenge herself and become the best version of herself.

“I believe dedication is essential to achieve what you want in life.”

Nikki Janssen

Would you like to see more from Nikki? Check out the video below where she introduces herself.

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