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Leontien van Moorsel is one of the greatest Dutch sports icons of all time. In a candid interview with Jan Dirk Stouten, she talks about her impressive cycling career, the challenges she faced along the way and her current mission with the Leontien House. An inspiring and personal story of resilience, ambition and meaningful entrepreneurship.
Leontien Zijlaard-Van Moorsel is without a doubt one of the most successful sportswomen the Netherlands has ever known. She won four gold and two silver Olympic medals, won nine world road and track titles, and also won the Tour de France to her name. For her extraordinary achievements in sports, she was awarded the Fanny Blankers-Koen Career Award. But behind that impressive list of honors is a story that goes beyond victories and medals.
In the first part of her career, Leontien had a tough time: she struggled with an eating disorder and made unrealistically high demands on herself. She candidly recounts this difficult period, its impact on her life, and the road back to health and balance. Her story
is one of resilience, reflection and regaining strength from vulnerability.
During a personal interview with sports journalist Jan Dirk Stouten, with whom she has worked for years, Leontien takes the audience along the ups and downs of her cycling life. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Her current work as an entrepreneur is also discussed, as is her passion project: the Leontien House, a place where she guides young people with an eating disorder and inspires them with her own experiences.
Leontien is a born storyteller. With her warm Brabant charm, a good dose of humor and honest anecdotes, she knows how to captivate and touch every audience. She does not speak from on high, but rather from person to person - sincere, vulnerable and powerful. This is not a standard sports story, but an inspiring encounter with a woman who has achieved a lot, but above all has a lot to tell. About top sport, about trial and error, and about the value of being truly meaningful to others.
Reviews
, Judith
Super evening! Thank you Jan Dirk Stouten, you again guided the evening wonderfully as a presenter. We enjoyed it enormously
, Ed
Enjoyment with capital letters. The guests, the location Dekker Trend Centre, the food, the speakers..., TOP.
, Arjan
It was definitely a successful evening. Nice to be present as a sponsor. VV Groeneweg and Jan Dirk Stouten, thanks for this great evening!
, Leo Ruijs
Jan Dirk Stouten was guest speaker at five staff meetings in March 2025. Both in the preparations and finally on stage, there was a fine cooperation. During the meetings he ensured a good pace in the interviews, which made the meetings dynamic and energetic and kept the employees captivated. With his humor and professionalism, he managed to create an open atmosphere and actively involve the attendees. In addition, Jan Dirk ensured that the interviewed executives were fully appreciated. Jan Dirk was an absolute asset to our meetings and we look forward to the next time we can work with him.
, Patricia
Jan Dirk has been our sponsor evening host for many years. Before the break he interviews our chief guest and after the break he introduces our sponsors to the A-selection. He is always sharp and has already given the players many news items. The cooperation with Jan Dirk is fine, he thinks along and partly because of him the sponsor evenings are a success.
, Patricia Versluis
Jan Dirk has been our sponsor evening speaker for years. Before the break he tells a great story and after the break he introduces our sponsors to the selection. He is always sharp and has great anecdotes. The cooperation with Jan Dirk is super, he thinks along and partly because of him these evenings are a success.
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