Fierljeppen throughout the years

By Alicia Cámara
  • Fierljeppen origins

    Fierljeppen origins

    Fierljeppen originated as a way for farmers to cross waterways and canals using wooden poles without touching water
  • when did it become a sport

    when did it become a sport

    It became a sport in 1957 with the cration of the Friesland league

  • Senior record holders

    Senior: 22.21 metres, Jaco de Groot

  • Veteran record holders

    Veterans: 20.60 metres. Theo van Kooten

  • Ladies record holders

    18.19 metres by Marrit van der Wal

  • Juniors (under 20) record holders

    21.38 metres. Reinier Overbeek

  • Boys (under 16) record holders

    20.72 metres. Wisse Broekstra

  • Girls (under 16) record holders

    17.63 metres. Hanneke Westert
  • Fierljeppen championships

    Fierljeppen championships

    The 34th edition of the Belgian Championship Fierljeppen took place in Hamont from August 11 to 13.
  • Haarlem's Molen De Adriaan

    Haarlem's Molen De Adriaan

    The fierljeppen competition was held at the Haarlem's Molen De Adriaan (Adrian's windmill).
    Rian Baas from Gouda won the men's event with a jump of 17.09m.