As a gymnast, Nina Derwael has achieved everything she could possibly have hoped for – more than she ever dared to dream. World titles, Olympic success and years competing at the very highest level have defined her career. Yet she is most proud of what she has achieved in the final phase of her sporting career.
In this keynote, Nina outlines the journey from ‘for me’ to ‘by me’ – from a perfect performer to a conscious director of her own career and life. She shares how she has learnt to redefine success and remain driven without losing her joy.
This keynote is available in Dutch and English.
Nina Derwael is a Belgian former artistic gymnast. She is the 2020 Olympic champion, a two-time world champion and a three-time European champion on the uneven bars. She is also the European champion on the balance beam at the 2019 and 2025 European Games. She is the first Belgian gymnast to win a medal at the World Championships and the first to become world champion.
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