She lost her vision at age 12 following complications during surgery to remove a tumor. She always loved sports as a child, especially endurance sports. She became world champion in the tandem bike time trial at the 2010 World Championships in Quebec, Canada. She has also competed in para-cross country skiing, para-rowing and para-cycling at international level and competed in 3 Paralympic games.
Joleen Hakker B1
Athlete's Profile
Netherlands
1981
World Triathlon Athlete ID: 30439
Rankings & Stats
Starts 44
Podiums 30
Wins 15