her earliest achievement was in september 1923, becoming champion of south holland in the athletics’ triathlon. in 1924 she won in this competition the javelin throw. in september 1925 she broke with the national record in the 4x 80 meters. later the month she became national champion in the athletics’ triathlon ahead of leny rombout and . she also became with her club national champion in the 4x 80 metres relay.