Sander Koomen B3

  • Netherlands
  • Born: 1978
Biography

In 1993, Sander was diagnosed with Usher syndrome. Usher syndrome is a hereditary condition in which hearing and sight are affected. With this combination we often speak of deafblindness, while most people, like Sander, are not completely deaf and blind, but very hard of hearing and very visually impaired.

For Sander, practicing triahlon equals the concept of freedom.
Swimming, cycling and running where you are not concerned with the disability for a while. As Paralympic champion Jetze Plat says nicely: “Sport gives me the confidence in my own abilities and also provides the independence that I need in daily life.” In addition, it gives Sander a goal he can work towards and this gives him a lot of energy that he can eventually give back to his family and friends.

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Latest Athlete Results
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2023 Europe Triathlon Middle Distance Championships Menen
27 Aug, 2023 - PTVI Men - 04:30:36
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2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Long Beach
14 Jul, 2023 - PTVI Men - 01:04:01
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2023 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal
08 Jul, 2023 - PTVI Men - 01:04:55
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2023 World Triathlon Para Series Devonport
18 Mar, 2023 - PTVI Men - 01:09:50
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2022 World Triathlon Championship Finals Abu Dhabi
24 Nov, 2022 - PTVI Men - 01:08:04
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Athlete Fact Sheet
Given Name Sander
Family Name Koomen B3
Representing NED
Para triathlon Class PTVI
Para triathlon Subclass B3
Year of Birth 1978
Place of Birth 28-07-1978
Residence Wormer
Sponsors Rixax verhuur BV. DHL Express
Website https://www.enjoinsport.nl
Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/teamkoomen/
World Triathlon Athlete ID 137263
Sander's next event
22 - 24 Sep, 2023
2023 World Triathlon Para Championships Pontevedra
Pontevedra, Spain • Start List
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