SAM VAN LIESHOUT

Freestyle Snowboarder from The Netherlands

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Meet Sam

Sam van Lieshout is a talented freestyle snowboarder from Valkenswaard, the Netherlands, who discovered her passion for the sport at a young age. Thanks to the Shred Masters training program in Landgraaf, she further developed her talent. With her courage, perseverance, and creativity on the snow, she has worked her way up to the top of Dutch snowboarding. She represented Team NL at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), the Junior World Championships, and the Youth Olympic Winter Games in South Korea — impressive achievements that make her a local pride. Read on to discover more about her journey, ambitions, and how you can support her.

Achievements and highlights

Sam is known for her energy and determination. For her, snowboarding isn't just a sport, it's a lifestyle.

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2025

At the top of Dutch snowboarding, with multiple national medals and numerous international competitions in freestyle snowboarding

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2024

At the Youth Olympic Winter Games in South Korea, she achieved an impressive 7th place in Slopestyle and 12th place in Big Air.

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2023

Silver at the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in Italy in the freestyle Big Air event, with a score of 143.5 points

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2023

Youth World Championships in New Zealand in 2023 with a 7th place in slopestyle and 10th in Big Air

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2022

1st place in the European Cup Seiser Alm at Seiser Alm Snow Park, South Tyrol, Italy

Mission and future

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Sam aims to grow into a solid presence in the international freestyle snowboarding circuit in the coming years. She dreams of representing the Netherlands at the Winter Olympics and inspiring young athletes to follow their dreams. But for that, she needs your support!

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