Epke's Personal Biography
Date of birth 16 April 1986
Nickname The Flying Dutchman
Awards Athlete of the Year 2009 / Hero of the Year 2009
Sport Gymnastics
Education Medicine
Specialty Horizontal bar
Achievements Silver medal World Cup 2009 & 2010, qualified for the 2008 Summer Olympics final in Beijing
Ambition Gold at the Olympics in 2012
Check Epke's photo album
Photo shoots for Le Coq Sportif, action shots and photographs taken by Epke himself.
See them here ►Turn to immortality
Gymnasts are immortalised when a gymnastic move or routine is named after them. Every world-class gymnast has his or her own ideas about this. Including Epke. But knowing that his competitors will also be reading this, he cannot say much more than: “Watch me closely.”
Super movie by Dutch TV show Holland Sport
Super movie by Dutch TV show Holland SportA matter of confidence
Gymnastic talent Epke Zonderland has experienced several major setbacks in his career. During the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing his hopes for a medal literally slipped through his hands. Injuries, too, have complicated things. Still, Epke continues to be a textbook example of positivity and perseverance. Will his can-do attitude be rewarded with gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London? Epke thinks so. And we are happy to believe him!
Don't try this at home
Don't try this at homeMental fortitude from Friesland
Friesland is the northernmost province in the Netherlands. Frisians are known for their down-to-earth nature and ability to put things into perspective. Will that help keep the Flying Dutchman’s feet on the ground when it comes down to it?
To follow Epke’s progress, you can become his fan on Facebook.
Epke’s most legendary performance (so far)
Epke’s most legendary performance (so far)Next stop, Rotterdam
The Netherlands will be hosting the World Cup Gymnastics in 2010. A perfect moment for the leading Dutch gymnast to show off his skills. The World Cup will be held in Rotterdam from 16-24 October 2010.
Read more ►And the winner is...
... Epke Zonderland! Fatima Moreira de Melo presented him with the award for Dutch Athlete of the Year and he was also named Hero of the Year!
More►Anatomical knowledge
If you work out intensively six days a week, it’s fair to say that you know your body pretty well. But Epke actually has formal anatomical knowledge, too. In addition to having a demanding athletic career, he also happens to be a med student.
One woman, changing a game.
Fatima Moreira de Melo has added a new dimension to the sport of field hockey. On and off the field.
ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LCS
We are a brand with a rich history. It is quite a story. You will find everything you ever wanted to know on Wikipedia.
Le Coq's legendary moments.
Le Coq Sportif is a brand with a rich history. The rooster has witnessed many legendary moments, up close and personal.
TUNE IN TO LCS TV.
Exciting, cool, bizar, fun, surreal,
extreme, lovely, dope videos you
want to see over and over again.
Watch ‘em on our YouTube channel.
