The story
At 13 years of age, Ronald got involved in a heavy car accident that would change his life forever
He took matter in his own hands and learned how to walk and run again in less than a year.
He was selected as the flag bearer for the Netherlands in the 2012 London Paralympic games.
This is considered a great honor.
At the age of 24 he won a bronze medal in the Javelin at the Paralympic Games of London 2012.
As severe shoulder injury wouldn’t allow him to throw anymore, he switched his discipline to longjump.
In 2015, he won the gold medal at Dutch National Championships.
He had defeated all the able bodied athletes.
The story continues.
Milestones
Career highlights
2006
World Championships
5th place
2008
Paralympic games
4rd place
2011
World Championships
Bronze
2012
European Championships
Gold
2012
Flag bearer Paralympic Games
2012
Paralympic Games
Bronze
2013
World Championships
Silver
2014
European Championships
Bronze
2015
Dutch Able Body Championships
Gold
2015
World Championships
Silver
2016
Paralympic games
Silver
Having one leg can’t stop you from doing what you want.