With the 2024 Olympics approaching, the Dutch Olympic Committee has finalised the country's roster of swimmers for the Paris Games.
A total of 17 swimmers will represent the Netherlands, with 12 competing in individual events and a further five competing exclusively in relays.
2024 World Champion Tess Schouten In the women's lineup, the breaststroke ace is scheduled to compete in the 100m and 200m, making her a player to watch.
Another World Champion Marit Steenbergenis competing in two individual events and is scheduled to compete in the 100m freestyle and 200m medley.
Kim Bush, Valerie Van Loon, Kira Toussaint and Maaike de Ward Configure the remaining slots for your individual event rosters.
In the men's competition, the 28-year-old, who won two silver medals from Tokyo, Arno Cammingawill be defending their gold medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke. Teammates Caspar CorbeauFormer University of Texas alumnus is also on the list of competitors for the same event.
Another former NCAA swimmer, North Carolina State University Nils Korstanjeparticipated in the 100m butterfly, Shawn Niewoldt He qualified in the men's 100m freestyle in the 11th hour.
Backstroke swimmer Kai van Westerling Indiana University athletes performed well in the 100 and 200 meters, while sprinters Kenzo Simons and Renzo Chong-Ah Joe I will be competing in the 50m freestyle.
The 28-year-old Tiong A Jaw is a three-time Olympian but this will be his first time flying the Dutch flag, having changed his nationality from Suriname.
woman:
Kim Bush (50 free)
Tessa Geal (100 Butterfly)
Valerie Van Loon (50 free)
Tess Schouten (100m breaststroke and 200m breaststroke)
Marit Steenbergen (100m freestyle and 200m medley)
Kira Toussaint (100m backstroke)
Maaike de Waard (100m backstroke)
male:
Caspar Corbeau (100m breaststroke and 200m breaststroke)
Arno Camminga (100m breaststroke and 200m breaststroke)
Nils Korstanje (100 butterflies)
Shawn Niewoldt (100m freestyle)
Kenzo Simmons (50 free)
Renzo Chong Ah Joe (50 free)
Kai van Westerling Palacios (100m backstroke, 200m backstroke)
In addition to these individual events, TeamNL will compete in the following relay events in Paris: Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle, Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle, Women's 4 x 100m Medley, Men's 4 x 100m Medley and Mixed 4 x 100m Medley.
All swimmers who qualify for the individual distance may also compete in one or more relays. The following swimmers will only compete in relays:
Sam Van Nunen (4 x 100 freestyle)
Silke Holkenborg (4x200m freestyle)
Imani de Jong (4 x 200 freestyle)
Janna van Kooten (4×200 freestyle)
Stan Pinenberg (4 x 100 Medley)
The final members of the relay will be decided in Paris.
The TeamNL swimming team in Paris consists of Keith Robertsen (Coach), Patrick Pearson (Coach), Marc Faerber (Coach), Job van Duijnhoven (Coach), Patrick Martens (Physiotherapist), Jan Haber (Physiotherapist), Connie van Bentum (Doctor), Sjoers Romerz (Team Manager) and Carlo van der Heyden (Engagement Scientist).
