Career
She competed at the 1992, 1994 and 1998 Winter Olympics in the 1500, 3000 and 5000 m. In 1998, she was the Olympic flag bearer for the Netherlands. She has two daughters and works part-time as a physiotherapist and pilates instructor.
Personal bests:
500 m – 41.74 (1999)
1000 m – 1:22.09 (1999)
1500 m – 2:01.67 (1999)
3000 m – 4:10.63 (1998)
5000 m – 7:05.94 (1999).