Initially, she was an ice skater. However, a complication from leg surgery halted her skating career. This led her to Paralympic cycling. "I started with ice skating. I was always a skater, but unfortunately due to a complication from a leg surgery I could no longer skate at the level I was used to," she said.

She discovered her passion for the velodrome after trying it one day. "I instantly fell in love with the velodrome so that's where I stayed. It actually resembles ice skating a lot," she added.

Training Regimen

Her training schedule is rigorous. "We always start training in the morning, from 09:00 to 12:00. In the afternoon we sometimes have a recovery session or core training which we can often do at home," she explained.

Academic Pursuits

In 2023, she began studying for a master's degree in criminal law at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Balancing academics and sports is challenging. "If the training hasn't been too intense, I try to squeeze in some studying in between," she mentioned.

She adjusts her schedule based on her training intensity. "Sometimes during a rest week I can catch up a lot. Sometimes it's a busy week and I can't study for a while," she noted.

Future Ambitions

Looking ahead, her primary goal is to win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. This ambition drives her daily efforts both on and off the track.

Her journey from ice skating to Paralympic cycling showcases her resilience and adaptability. With her eyes set on Paris 2024, she continues to train diligently while pursuing her academic goals.