Birth Date : 03.12.1999
Kelly Van Petegem studies Biomedical Laboratory Techniques at Hogent.
She started doing bobsleigh 3 years ago in the season 2018/2019.
Her interest in the sport came by An Vannieuwenhuyse who asked her to participate on one of the testing days. The adrenaline and kick that this sport brings were the aspects that interested her the most about participating in bobsleigh. Apart from being a brakeswoman, she is also a Monobob pilot.
Career Highlights :
9th at the European Championship 2020
11th at the World Cup 2020
6th at the Monobob Event 2020 in La Plagne, France
11th of the Monobob World Series 2021 in Königssee, Germany
Career Goals :
Being able to participate at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, China
Being a pilot at the 2026 Olympic Games in Milano Cortina, Italy