As I look back on my 2024 season, I feel a mix of pride and frustration. This year has been a rollercoaster, full of highs that I’ll never forget, but also moments that left me wanting more. I’ve pushed my limits, broken barriers, and proven to myself that I belong on the international stage—but I know there’s still so much more to show.
One of the highlights of this year was undoubtedly breaking two Belgian records- first the one of Thomas Carmoy in the 60m hurdles and then the one of Michael Obasuyi in the 110m hurdles. Settings these national records was an outcomes to the work I have been putting in since I started athletics in 2020. I'm incredibly proud of this milestone, knowing that it places me among Belgium's finest athletes and serves as a stepping stone towards my long-term goals
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Another unforgettable moment came when I qualified for the final of the world championship in Lima. Competing on the world stage was an incredible experience, and finishing 7th overall, as the top European, was a significant achievement and help me realize that I have the best supporters in the world :-).
However, my performance in that final left me with mixed emotions. I was hoping for more, having felt fatigued in the final race, I couldn't fully capitalize on this opportunity. That frustration still lingers, knowing that I was capable of doing better, but it's also learnings for the future.
Despite that frustration, Lima has only fueled my fire. I’m more motivated than ever to come back stronger and to keep pushing my boundaries. This season bring me a lot, and now, as I move into the U23 category, I’m ready for a new chapter. Running with the big guys at 106cm hurdles is the next step, and it’s a challenge I’m excited for. It won’t be easy, but I’ve never backed down from a challenge.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that every setback is just fuel for the next breakthrough. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished in 2024—two national records, a top-8 finish at Worlds—but I’m far from done. There’s more to come, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me next.
The hurdles might get higher, but so do my ambitions. On to the next!
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