International senior debut
2007 for Belgium (ueg.org, 2 Apr 2015)
Start sporting career
He took up the sport at age six in Kessel-Lo, Belgium. At age 12 he moved to Ghent to live, train and study at a sports academy. (nieuwsblad.be, 22 Oct 2010)
Reason for taking up the sport
His older brother was active in the sport as well. (nieuwsblad.be, 2010)
Additional information
General
RETIREMENT
He announced his retirement from competition in February 2016, in order to focus on work in healthcare after studying nursing. (gymfed.be, 15 Feb 2016; sporza.be, 15 Feb 2016)
NATIONAL FIRST
He became the first Belgian artistic gymnast to compete in a final at the world championships when he took part in the pommel horse final at the 2010 World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (bloso.be, 23 Oct 2010; hbvl.be, 20 Oct 2010)
Last update : 2016-09-15
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