About Jelle van Gorkom
Born 1991. Jelle van Gorkom is a Dutch sport cyclist.
Jelle van Gorkom (born 5 January 1991 in Doetinchem) is a Dutch racing cyclist and Olympic silver medalist who represents the Netherlands in BMX racing. He was selected to represent the Netherlands at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in the men's BMX event, and went on to win the silver medal in the same event four years later at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
On 9 January 2018, Van Gorkom suffered a serious crash in training at the National Sports Centre Papendal near Arnhem. He suffered damage to his skull, spleen, kidneys and liver, as well as broken ribs and a facial fracture, and went into a coma. On 13 January, the Royal Dutch Cycling Union (KNWU) announced that Van Gorkom was no longer receiving sleep medication, meaning "he must wake up from the coma on his own". On 22 January, KNWU officials said that he had awoken from the coma, but cautioned that the rider still faced a long rehabilitation.
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Who is Jelle van Gorkom?
Dutch racing cyclist
When was Jelle van Gorkom born?
Jelle van Gorkom was born on 5 January 1991 in Doetinchem.
What is Jelle van Gorkom's occupation?
Jelle van Gorkom is a sport cyclist.
What nationality is Jelle van Gorkom?
Jelle van Gorkom is Dutch.
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· Wikipedia: Jelle van Gorkom
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jelle van Gorkom. https://biography.guide/jelle-van-gorkom/
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