BMX

Niek Kimmann

Get to know Niek

Niek Kimmann is the most successful BMX rider from the Netherlands. When he first visited a BMX track at the age of seven and took a few laps, he was immediately hooked. “I knew right away: this is my sport,” Niek recalls. From that moment on, he was determined to make BMX his career.

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Name: Niek Kimmann

Sport: BMX

Date of Birth: 20-05-1996

Favourite Virtuoos product: Whey Classic Gold

What are you most proud of?: In terms of sports career I think Olympic Gold in Tokyo 2021

Favourite dish: Mashed Kale

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His international breakthrough came in 2015 when, at just nineteen, he became Supercross World Champion. A year later, in 2016, he claimed the world title in the time trial. However, the absolute highlight came in 2021 when he won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in an impressive fashion. Just five days before the final, Niek collided hard with a Japanese official who suddenly crossed the track during a training session, resulting in a small fracture in his kneecap. Despite this injury, he lined up at the start and went on to win the gold medal!

Virtuoos supplements help me to stay fit and healthy in the winter.

Statistics

40%

Health

50%

Sports nutrition

42%

Performance

33%

Recovery

After the Olympics, Niek faced a challenging period. In 2022, he suddenly felt completely done with BMX and didn’t touch his bike for three months. This break gave him the space to reflect, and he realized that it was crucial to find his own path. However, in April 2024, he was once again sidelined, this time by an inflamed heart muscle, which prevented him from defending his Olympic title in Paris.

In May 2025, after eight months away, Niek finally returned to the BMX track at Papendal. “Felt great to feel some nerves before hitting the berm jump and the 8m hill again for the first time,” he says with enthusiasm. His determination and passion for the sport remain as strong as ever. “I love the speed, the racing, and the fact that you can always keep challenging yourself. Every track is different, so you never get bored.”