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Epke Zonderland is one of the famous Gymnast, who was born on the memorable day of April 16 in the year 1986. Epke Zonderland is a proud citizen of Netherlands.
Dutch gymnast and Olympic gold medalist most recognized by his nickname “The Flying Dutchman”.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Epke Zonderland continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Epke Zonderland |
|---|---|
| First Name: | Epke |
| Last Name: | Zonderland |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 16 |
| Birth Year: | 1986 |
| Age: | 37-years |
Career
He studied Medicine at the University of Groningen.
At the 2012 games in London, he won a gold medal for his work on the Horizontal Bar.
Family
He was born in Lemmer, Netherlands. He and fellow gymnast Evgenia Kanaeva both won gold medals at the 2012 Olympic games.
Epke Zonderland Timeline
2004
Zonderland reached his first international success as a junior in 2004.
2005
In 2005 at the World Championships in Melbourne, Zonderland and Jeffrey Wammes were the first ever Dutch gymnasts in the history of the sport to qualify for the all-around final.
2006
Zonderland enrolled to study medicine at the University of Groningen in 2006.
2007
In 2007 he competed in both the European and the World Championships.
2008
He is a 4-time Olympian (2008–20) and has also taken 3 World Championships golds on high bar at the 2013, 2014 and 2018 World Championships, the first man to secure this feat on that apparatus.
2009
In 2009, he won the silver medal on high bar at the 2009 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
