History

HISTORY

How It All Began... Day after day, I found myself at the ice rink with my parents, simply playing with my dolls while my brothers trained on the ice. I was just four years old when everything changed.One day, I looked up and saw my brother Jorik performing the most beautiful spin I had ever seen — graceful, powerful, and effortless. In that moment, something clicked. To me, it felt like magic. I knew right then that I wanted to glide across the ice just like him.The very next day, my mom bought me my first pair of skates — and that was the start of everything. From that moment on, figure skating became my passion. I fell in love with the sport, and I’ve been chasing that magical feeling ever since.

From Early Competitions to Champion Status

At just 6 years old, I entered my very first national figure skating competition. Now, nearly 18 years later, I’m proud to be a 7-time Belgian Junior Champion and a multiple-time Belgian Senior Champion.

Balancing intense daily training, workouts, and competitions wasn’t always easy. That’s why, at age 13, I was grateful to find a special Pro-Sports College in Eindhoven, Netherlands. This school perfectly adapted its teaching schedule to fit my demanding athletic commitments, and its location was ideal since one of my main training facilities is nearby.

While I’m fully dedicated to my skating career today, I’m also preparing for life beyond the ice — with a passion for pursuing a career in childcare.

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

My Journey in International Competitions

In 2014, I stepped onto the ice for my first major international competition at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Competing at the EYOF and the Junior Grand Prix tournaments was an incredible learning experience. Watching talented athletes from around the world helped me grow not only as a skater but also as a competitor.

By 2015, after months of intense training and hard work, I competed in two Junior Grand Prix events. My progress during that time earned me enough points to qualify for both the European Championships and the World Championships — important milestones in my skating career.

Overcoming Challenges and Reaching New Heights

Throughout my skating career, I’ve faced some tough challenges, including serious injuries like fractures in my spine, foot, and ankle. These setbacks kept me off the ice at times, but they never stopped my determination to come back stronger.

I delivered a strong performance during my first Olympic experience and improved even further at the Beijing 2022 Games. What matters most to me is the continuous progress I make with every competition — and the exciting journey ahead.

In October 2023, I achieved a personal best score of 221.28 at the ISU Grand Prix Skate America, where I proudly took home the Gold medal. This milestone fuels my belief that with hard work and belief, anything is possible.