Amy Tijmstra

Amy's strength lies in her explosive starts and ability to maintain speed through the race, consistently delivering top performances. Amy is focused on continuing her progress in track and field, together with her twin sister Wendy, who is also in the process of finding a college track and field team in the U.S.

Amy began competing in track and field at the age of 8. At the age of 12, she joined a competitive training group and really started to make progress. In 2022, she had the opportunity to compete in the International Children's Games (ICG) in Coventry, where she made it to the B-final in the 100m and helped her team secure 2nd place in the 4x100m relay. Over the years, Amy has consistently performed well at the Dutch National Championships, frequently reaching finals and standing on the podium.

Personal Records (PBs):

- 60m: 7.68 sec

- 100m: 12.10 sec

- 200m: 24.40 sec

- 400m: 57.83 sec

- Long Jump: 5.40 meters

- 80m Hurdles: 12.86 sec

Best Results:

- 2nd place NK U18 60m Indoor

- 4th place NK U18 200m Indoor

- 2nd place National U16 Team Competition

- 2nd place NK U18 100m Outdoor (2024)

- 3rd place NK U18 200m Outdoor (2024)

Amy looks forward to being part of a college program in the U.S., especially since she loves team events, which are more prevalent in the American system. She hopes to find a school with her twin sister Wendy.