As of 2022, BMX JETT has broken new ground in terms of development and guidance of ambitious talented riders. Where the approach was (and is) to work with talented riders from to train together at national and international level in order to grow and strengthen each other, we put for 2022 a logical next step, in our opinion. First of all, two very talented riders have been added to the team with effect from 2022. These are Brian van Eeuwijk and Teun Kivit. These two riders are no strangers to most insiders of the BMX world. They have achieved many good results at both national and international level in recent years. We are therefore very happy that Teun and Brian have confidence in BMX JETT and in the path we have taken.
To put even more emphasis on the quality, development and guidance of our riders, we started a collaboration agreement with Jelle van Gorkom and Gerfred Greveling. Jelle van Gorkom has practiced this sport at the highest level for over 20 years, culminating in 2016 a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Rio. Jelle will be head coach of the team starting from January 2022. He will take the first steps as a coach and trainer of a BMX team. Jelle will meet daily with the riders, and will train and coach them during competitions and is responsible for the annual programme.
Name: Jelle van Gorkom
Hometown: Duiven (near Arnhem), Netherlands
3 biggest BMX accomplishments (results): Olympic silver Rio, Brazil 2016! UCI BMX World champs silver Zolder, Belgium 2015! UCI World Cup win 2013 Papendal, Netherlands!
Congratulations on your book release. How did that come about?
Jelle van Gorkom: Thank you. Well, to be honest, we (Ad van Ham, a documentary editor and me) were talking about the documentary about my latest rehab, and I felt there was missing something and then we came up with the idea about my book! He always wanted to write a book, so do the math and the book was born: “Accepteren & Doorgaan” [Accept & Continue]. Ad asked me the questions, I gave him the answers.
How long did it take from the early talks to the final product?
Jelle van Gorkom: About an intensive 1,5 year! From the idea to the actual book!
You have always been a good talker, was it difficult for you to fill the pages for the book?
Jelle van Gorkom: Thanks! I've always been a good talker indeed. Since my accident I've lost let's say 20% of that! My speaking was unfortunately one area in my brain that got hit pretty badly! But work is in progress so it is getting better and better even if I say so myself.
Jelle van Gorkom, double Olympian and Silver Medalist at the Rio Olympics 2016 suffered a severe and life-threatening accident. In spite of the accident, it’s impressive to see how Jelle’s positive spirit keeps him motivated and optimistic on the goals he has for his life.
Jelle van Gorkom edit by Niek Kimmann.
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