Marit Bouwmeester is not only the most successful female sailor of all time, but also an inspiring mother to her daughter, Jessie Mae. With four Olympic medals – silver in London 2012, gold in Rio 2016, bronze in Tokyo 2021, and another gold in Paris 2024 – she has made history. On top of that, she has been crowned world champion four times and European champion five times in the Laser Radial class.

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Today, Marit channels her passion and expertise as a keynote speaker at Better Minds, where she combines evidence-based insights with her experience as a top-level athlete. Together with Professor Nico W. van Yperen, she is the author of a book that brings together sports psychology and her personal journey.

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Her mission? To inspire others to develop mental strength and get the best out of themselves and their teams.

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Get to know Marit through her latest TEDx!

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