Andie Kuipers aims to boost her ranking points throughout 2025. She hopes this experience on the international stage helps her chase an Olympic dream in Los Angeles in 2028. An injury kept her away from competing at the Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup event in Nyanga. She expects full recovery before next month's Africa Triathlon Championships happening in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Kuipers believes early preparation increases her chances when Olympic qualifying opens. She plans to compete at the African Championships on April 5th. After maximizing her points there, she might head to Egypt for the Sprint African Championships. Later this year, she wants to race across Asia plus tackle some longer-distance events.
Her main focus remains clear—maintaining high-ranking numbers and learning more through racing experiences. These efforts will create ideal conditions for 2026 when Olympic qualification begins. Kuipers currently trains with fellow triathletes in Durban during her recovery period. She heads to Australia soon, where she'll both work and practice her sport.
Finding employment remains necessary since triathlon racing requires financial support. In Australia, she'll live alongside professional triathletes. Kuipers has already proven herself at elite levels through past achievements. She competed twice at the African Games, earning bronze in 2019.
That same year, she qualified for the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Switzerland. Her resume includes winning gold at the 2023 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Kenya. During her Paris 2024 qualification attempts, she received financial help through Olympic Solidarity Scholarships.
Though she missed qualifying for Paris, Kuipers gained valuable chances she never expected. Her attention shifts toward building strong rankings for Los Angeles 2028. Her key races included Troutbeck plus both Standard and Sprint African Championships. These championship events offer substantial ranking points toward her goals.
Pamela Fulton serves as Triathlon Zimbabwe's vice president and previously coached Kuipers. They still communicate regularly about her athletic progress. Kuipers continues working hard toward representing her country at the highest international levels of competition.
Kuipers believes early preparation increases her chances when Olympic qualifying opens. She plans to compete at the African Championships on April 5th. After maximizing her points there, she might head to Egypt for the Sprint African Championships. Later this year, she wants to race across Asia plus tackle some longer-distance events.
Her main focus remains clear—maintaining high-ranking numbers and learning more through racing experiences. These efforts will create ideal conditions for 2026 when Olympic qualification begins. Kuipers currently trains with fellow triathletes in Durban during her recovery period. She heads to Australia soon, where she'll both work and practice her sport.
Finding employment remains necessary since triathlon racing requires financial support. In Australia, she'll live alongside professional triathletes. Kuipers has already proven herself at elite levels through past achievements. She competed twice at the African Games, earning bronze in 2019.
That same year, she qualified for the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Switzerland. Her resume includes winning gold at the 2023 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup in Kenya. During her Paris 2024 qualification attempts, she received financial help through Olympic Solidarity Scholarships.
Though she missed qualifying for Paris, Kuipers gained valuable chances she never expected. Her attention shifts toward building strong rankings for Los Angeles 2028. Her key races included Troutbeck plus both Standard and Sprint African Championships. These championship events offer substantial ranking points toward her goals.
Pamela Fulton serves as Triathlon Zimbabwe's vice president and previously coached Kuipers. They still communicate regularly about her athletic progress. Kuipers continues working hard toward representing her country at the highest international levels of competition.
