Kim grew up in an athletic family, where triathlon quickly became the common thread. At age five, she started dancing, but preferred to put her then short legs to work on the tartan track. So at seven she joined the athletics club and started cycling. At 12, the time had come: she could finally join the local triathlon club TVS.

From then on, things progressed quickly for Kim. "I did my first junior race in Amsterdam and that left me wanting more. Together with my brother Joey, we competed in all the youth and junior circuit races, and soon followed the first Europa Cup, in Holten," said the ambitious triathlete. Kim's star continued to rise and she joined the NTB selection in Sittard. But after a downturn, she has now decided to stop there.

"Physically I am completely fine, but mentally I want to make progress. That's why the focus for now is mainly on enjoying the upcoming races. Grand Prix, Bundesliga and Eredivisie," with which Kim sets realistic goals: taking a step back to prioritize enjoyment, in hopes of taking two steps forward again later.

AthleteSportsWorld plays an important role in this for Kim: "I have been involved with ASW from the beginning as an athlete and I think it's incredibly cool that I am still part of it. ASW focuses not only on elite athletes, but on all athletes, from beginners to advanced. In doing so, I hope to inspire other athletes."

So Kim's main message is: do it primarily because you love the sport itself. For yourself and not for anyone else.